So I'm watching CSNNE and they reported that there are people who question Brown's commitment to basketball, because he has too many other interests. Things like chess, reading, education. I even read some people say his interviews are too good. I've read he goes to the gym at 5:30 each day to work out, and he has a great work ethic, so why the question?
Really! What is it about a young articulate black man that makes some people react this way? Sorry, but I truly don't believe him being " too smart" would be a problem if he was white. Would people like him better could not put two sentences together? I'm sure many will get defensive, but think about it for a little bit first.
I'm sure there a plenty of player who have other interests, and do many other things in the off season. Why is it that an issue for this young man for some reason?
Anyway, that's just the way I'm seeing it, from what I'm watching and reading. Thought I'd just post my thoughts on it. Wish I could articulate them as well as he does.
All the stuff you mentioned is why if he's successful, he could be an exceptionally popular athlete. Back in the day, players played 4 years of College ball. There were superstars with College degrees. People are using examples like Michael Olowakandi as some example why Brown will fail, but it's really nonsense. David Robinson was an eclectic person, for instance. Folks like Bill Russell spent there free time on greater things than basketball.
Brown is coming out after his Freshman year. Lots of players have finished up their College degrees in the Summer. If Brown wants to do the same, who cares?
And all the things that worry people about Brown's commitment to basketball (oh no, he plays chess and wants to learn different languages!) are less threatening when it's a player spending significant amounts of free time filming a movie or creating a rap album..
I'm not worried in the slightest. One of the key reasons we drafted Brown is because of his work ethic. He'll be fine.