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critical race theory

Hey Aaaiiii,

It's not correct to assume that 'blacks' will excel in every sport they play. That is racist. Also, it's racist to assume that the 'black' race is homogeneous. There are many variations in height, weight, and body build amongst the 'blacks.'

You are correct about opportunities in swimming, and other elitist sports, but there are many sports with equal access in which 'whites' do equally good, or better, like baseball, ice hockey, or football (soccer). Access, coaching, facilities, notwithstanding, in these sports 'race' is not a factor, since there is representation from all.

Basketball has a disproportionate number of blacks for some reasons.

  1. It didn't originate in the Bronx, per se. Basketball is the only sport that was 'invented' by a coach who wanted his team to practice indoors during a storm in 1936. The rest is history.
  2. Most downtown areas in the US have basketball arenas, where youth congregate and play and that's where the skills are honed. Also there is a very strong high-school to college to university to NBA pathway for the talented players.
  3. The painful history remains - these are descendants of slaves - and only the fittest, strongest and most athletic slaves were able to survive the trans Atlantic slave trade and then were able to live in the US plantations. It is possible that by a process of unintended selection, many 'black' are descendants of the best samples of African males alive at the time. And the story continues.
  4. Role models. African Americans suffer from a great paucity of role models - rappers, singers, hip-hop artists, aren't the best role models. Basketball players are. A younger African American can grow up dreaming to be the next big NBA player, but it is difficult for him to think of an African American ice hockey, baseball, or soccer player.
  5. Poverty breeds necessity - basketball is cheap to play, mostly, doesn't require equipment. It's like soccer in Africa - easy to play, no major rules, no equipment, just a ball and a few bodies. Easy to learn, easy to master.

Hope that satisfies the Young Master.

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