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Jason Whitlock Wants To Put Allen Iverson In A Burqa
Jason Whitlock Wants To Put Allen Iverson In A Burqa
I’ve read some dumb, lazy excuses for columns before, but I’m pretty damn sure this might take the cake. Jason Whitlock essentially says a factor in the increased ratings for the NBA playoffs is the lack of tattoos on the Lakers, Spurs, Pistons, and Celtics, at least compared to Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony, et al. Never mind the fact that you really can’t prove this, ...
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In NBA playoffs, less ink means more viewersFOXSports.com News for NBA 5/29/2008
Tats are down. Playoff ratings are up. Jason Whitlock says it's clear fans prefer this less threatening version of David Stern's league.