'Well, the N.B.A.. I guess they forget how many white people they get coming to watch them play.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims the NBA forgets white people who watch them.
- In plain terms
- The NBA forgets white fans.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider all fans when evaluating attendance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who feels excluded in sports?
Another view
It generalizes about race and sports attendance.
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