NBA Week: Giddey's a baller, Lakers flop and why the Bulls have more to prove
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I'm a freelance journalist that writes sport features and opinions on AFL and NBA figures for The Roar, Bleacher Report, ESPN, The Guardian and more. I can be found on Twitter @justinjourno.
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Welcome to NBA Week, a fresh look at the biggest storylines to emerge over the past seven days. It’s hard to keep a lid…
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Some good points in here mate. What I think most people need to understand and this highlighted in the Ripple Effect doc, is the trauma caused from being racially vilified. It’s hard to shake. And the damage can last decades. I don’t think this is a case of kicking Walker while he’s down, but more an acknowledgement that he is part of the (larger) problem in Australia.
Why Taylor Walker’s apology isn't enough