The Fab Five documentary featured on ESPN should have reminded us of a great period in college basketball history. It should have introduced a new generation of fans to 5 prestigious men who went on to NBA stardom and professional success afterwards. Instead, the documentary was marred by the disparaging comments of Jalen Rose. He referred to Black recruits and players for Duke University as “Uncle Tom’s” specifically, Grant Hill. His context was because Grant came from middle-class, two parent family, and not from the hood with a single mother like him. Therefore Jalen felt as if they were of a different caliber. Jalen has since tried to explain and apologize for his comments even to Grant Hill himself. I really appreciate Grant’s in-depth response to all aspects of the situation. He displayed composure and class in his articulation.
I hope more people realize that ignorance (whether in thought or action) should never be the standard.
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