Mark Jackson says God is most responsible for the Warriors Playoff spot

[SacJB Shady]

''I cry because it could be someone else here with a suit and tie sitting in the big chair. I cry because God has blessed me once again. People don't want to here it but in preseason I got 15 guys come to my church on a day off to support and love. And the following week they did it again, didn't have to. They had an option. This team is tied together spiritually. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. And some people don't want to hear it, but that's fine. I know why were winning. I know why were successful. And if I sugarcoat it, there will be a price to pay, a lot more than an article that will tear me up. And I'm not willing to pay that price so I thank god for this team and opportunity.

Also...

Mark Jackson
On tonight's win:
"I thank God. Incredible, incredible blessing. I appreciate the journey a lot more, especially when you go through it with some folks, folks that paid the price and are united. It was an incredible feeling and well deserved by this group of guys, this ownership group, this management group and this incredible fan base. Truly a blessing."

[Mrofir]

if God exists and he wastes his time influencing the outcome of sporting events, we are all seriously doomed.

[kennethgriffin]

lol kobe doesnt play for the warriors

[bdreason]

He's referring to David "God" Lee.

[miller-time]

And all that practicing and conditioning is what?

I think it is stupid when people praise God for anything (good or bad). I don't believe in him, but from my understanding if he does exist he isn't meddling in natural affairs.

[Noob Saibot]

god is in miami, and im not talking lebron, wade and bosh.

[DaSeba5]

I'm not a religious person, but I have no problem with it. To each is own.

[InspiredLebowski]

get TJ Simers to ask Preacher Jackson what God thought of him cheating on his wife

[The Choken One]

If God was real ( fhcking lol ), why do these people really think he'd give a fhck about basketball? :biggums:

Some people literally have no clue about the real world. It's sickening.

[DaSeba5]

If God was real ( fhcking lol ), why do these people really think he'd give a fhck about basketball? :biggums:

Some people literally have no clue about the real world. It's sickening.

I remember when Tebow gave credit to God for beating the Steelers in the playoffs. Then he got spanked by the Pats.

I guess God took the day off

[RedBlackAttack]

If there's one thing we know, God hates Utah. Bunch of heathens, degenerates and perverts.

San Francisco, on the other hand... That's god's country. You can see his influence at events like the Folsom Street Fair.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zk_NGmIG-I&ytsession=-oi1d9qLwDyQG4-LHHMNoSOnxXdUmF1T6by2lMmfljL1N2roKcAjDiysqlJi4ngIa 98YSdWCGm1VMto7SZ4H0YA0gxqnCLex7nJ_UTf8QsoGyDpvOzz 6PaE-QLN8-7DppuXrwKJcobzRi-qc4nz2ekUvTqeLIa6_5U8zV267H4u_Ukt82-Gf3lqkt_kQn2o6lcYiYg2w4jfGFLxp2BMZWXeGoRgOz2p1SoaX d_etVQp3nOYeMf989lnucLCwyYUFdsJFs8VN00iYYZTgWfy7Fk tguARledHWT1n_9AatdQLuHUBCfvd4SubraNAFWeUbzDm6XsWk oXUECU0z3yXc2a2Vv1nxt6DJv1FJTLBrfCp6wTtTEtQ2qSkZ7p jclHz5tzwblYC-3aIlBfjtE6D9M_3RRDXgJxqU3Hn_g8x0KBbovm0G3hcArkebx0 JFOvydMuwEqCb3Ghp_RscZiG7LLG9KxIoP0E_QK5KVfnCRQmhd 2HDcMWCTeRjHYbj9xuQj3pRFwOckwxLeHtIaTHfKtj4dqhtfSB 0SQpI0JESZEc78o008s2YvGjYdm0if4DNr6JhxvPpZg5oLAmbh lAdlMkrmXkZv2bmAMRy8M3zVq8xPthhMaZfKzWYORpskASN3qj zFrXCwBIOxAB0KEskKTyVV4c6hpSxyfeSnSAo41jV5VV6XJIr4-dKT07dyOQZN

[InspiredLebowski]

I ADORE Mark Jackson. The way he played point will probably be my measuing stick for how to be a "true" point until my end of time. But he's one of the most hypocritical sons'a'bitches we've ever seen.

[reppy]

Where did he say God was responsible for them being in the playoffs?

Maybe is his mind he is being humble and giving credit to "someone" else.

I doubt they go to church and pray, "Dear God, please let us make the playoffs!"

[InspiredLebowski]

how so?Dude ****ed anything that moved.

[Patrick Chewing]

God is everywhere. If Mark Jackson feels that God contributed to their success, then he did. The least that God can do is inspire. If Jackson and their players are inspired then how is that a bad thing?

[Patrick Chewing]

You're a christian?

Yes, why?

[I<3NBA]

so would that mean he'd start blaming God if they lost in the playoffs?

[therammingman]

hi mark, was god responsible for your affair?

[no pun intended]

So let's hypothetically say Houston knocks out GSW in the playoffs, and Jeremy Lin thanks God (as he would, most likely) for their victory. What would Mark Jackson say now?

[I<3NBA]

blame himself for not getting right with the lord.

Or... Think of it as a learning experience god is putting him through
or blame his players for not going to church enough. probably scold them for going practicing basketball instead of spending 3 hours in church praying. :lol

[Brokenbeat]

Yes, why?


Because it's 2013, lol.

[Walker]

Yes, why?


So do you still believe Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are real too? LOL

[L8kersfan222]

So do you still believe Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are real too? LOL
LOL OMG TOO FUNNY BRO

[ikoiko]

think of the unbelievable arrogance it takes to acutally believe god wants your team to win at basketball over some other team. go ahead, try to imagine it. what an idiot

[Patrick Chewing]

So do you still believe Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are real too? LOL


You poor bastard :(

[Shepseskaf]

Dude ****ed anything that moved.
Yes, he did -- and still continues to.

Link (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/mark-jackson-extortion-plea-875631)


Guilty Plea Set In "Sextortion" Of NBA Coach
Ex-con to admit role in naked Mark Jackson pics plot

MARCH 8--An ex-convict has agreed to plead guilty to participating in a shakedown scheme against NBA coach Mark Jackson, who was targeted after sending explicit photos to a stripper with whom he carried on an extramarital affair.


The stripper, I definitely would have smashed, too.

I like Mark, but he's just like most of the religious hypocrites. Same as DHo. Talk all the talk about god this, and god that, while hitting hoes left and right.

The fact is that an all-knowing, all-seeing entity that is intimately involved in people's lives does not exist.

The sooner the power of organized religion is broken, the faster mankind can get out of its current downward spiral.

[Shepseskaf]

He repented so it's ok. You cannot prove that God doesn't exist.
You can't prove that such an entity does exist.

And if you believe in the 'jesus myth', I feel sorry for you.

[Shepseskaf]

He's not an entity. U can't prove u exist and aren't just my imagination. God is a sense that u know. U can't see, you sense. U can't hear how good 99 cents tacos taste.
:roll: Get help.... soon.

[Shepseskaf]

You think he is serious?

:coleman:
Its hard to tell. I tend to think he is.

[Shepseskaf]

He's really subtle about trolling
Either that, or he really is an emotional wreck.

[ScarSymmetry]

if God exists and he wastes his time influencing the outcome of sporting events, we are all seriously doomed.

:lol

[rmt]

Some of the posts in this thread are just pathetic - making fun of a man just because of his religious beliefs. In case you've forgotten your civics lessons, he has the freedom of religion in this country and can say whatever he wants about his God.

As a Christian - Mark Jackson knows what his sins are and has repented. He is fully aware of how God has blessed him and if his beliefs help him/his players through rough times, more power to him/his players.

[AussieG]

I guess it'll be God's fault when they are swept in the playoffs. Nothing to do with how they play or who the opponent is.

[AussieG]

Some of the posts in this thread are just pathetic - making fun of a man just because of his religious beliefs. In case you've forgotten your civics lessons, he has the freedom of religion in this country and can say whatever he wants about his God.

As a Christian - Mark Jackson knows what his sins are and has repented. He is fully aware of how God has blessed him and if his beliefs help him/his players through rough times, more power to him/his players.
Everyone on this forum is made fun of.. superstars.. scrubs.. coaches.. posters.. why should God be the exception?

[Walker]

You poor bastard :(
Ohh there's one poor bastard in here and it ain't me bud. Perhaps you were spoon fed rubbish by your parents or forced to listen to pedos as a kid but you might wanna actually look into the crap christians believe.

Santa; Being that transends time and space. If you're good you'll get great presents and be a happy little fella, if you're bad you get a lump of coal and will be sad :cry:

God; Being that transends time and space. If you're good you'll go to heaven and be a happy little fella, if you're bad you'll go to hell and will be sad :cry:


Shockingly similiar at the roots of it all ain't it?

This "god" you believe in is a control mechanism used to herd the sheep into conformity. Exactly the same as Santa is used to make children conform. Wake up dude.

Let's go deeper and look at some of the players shall we?

The mother Mary, "immaculate conception"... really? Really? Remeber YOU being christian believe this. What would you say to your wife if she came to you and said she was pregnant but hadn't slept with anyone? Would you believe that shit?
Truth time, women was a filthy whore that slept around got pregnant and lied about it. Joseph the dumb motherf**ker believe it! :roll: Dude must have been retarded.

Moses, the 600 year old drunk that saved the world from destruction all by himself, yeah, 600 years old..... enough said.

Jesus, dude was brilliant I'll admit, revelutionary, well ahead of his time but not because of why you think.
BEST MAGICIAN EVER! Mofo was pulling optical illusions with perfection well before anyone else. Look up all the "miracles" on youtube, funny how they're all now stock standard magician fair isn't it?

Adam and Eve..... Do you even know what would be the end result of hundreds of thousands of years of inbreeding? :facepalm

I have no problem with people being spiritual, believing there's something else out there. Hell i believe without a shadow of a doubt there are other civilized planets out there.

But this organised religion rubbish? Open your eyes.

[Crafty]

if God exists and he wastes his time influencing the outcome of sporting events, we are all seriously doomed.
:lol

[Brokenbeat]

Open up your eyes people. There is a reason why billions of people believe in the Christian God. There is a reason why people know God exists, yet moved on from Santa Claus, Tooth Fairy, and Easter Bunny. You can say it's 2013 and act like society has moved forward. But religion will never go away. There is a reason why people really think this. It's because they actually know Christ. They feel something you don't. And it's something that is beyond us. But the bottom line is that if you are all wrong, you do go to hell for not repenting. Mise well at least repent once so you know you can't go wrong. At least that's what I did.


What about the majority that don't (non-Christians, Atheists, etc)? Fact is that there are over 2,000 documented "Gods" throughout history. You're 99% atheist yourself, but what you don't realize is that the God you choose to believe in, is actually a combination of various mythological "Gods" that preceded him (same with the story of Jesus). Nothing about him is original, and I'd be willing to bet that you've never actually read the bible yourself. I'll just assume that you'll claim otherwise (even though we both know you haven't), so let me ask you this: Do you believe that the bible is the infallible word of God? And if so, how do you come to terms with the countless contradictions, inconsistencies, and flat out bizarre non-sense scattered throughout? Also, I'd love to hear what you think about the teachings of the Old Testament.

Nobody knows Christ. Religion is a crutch used to manipulate and control the masses. The idea of a god stems from the need to form a coherent world-view out of the compartmentalization of the knowledge you possess (albeit, limited in your case). There's a reason why over 90% of Scientists are non-theists, and it's not because their eyes are closed, lol.

[Blue&Orange]

Can someone pull the statsheet from this god guy? Why haven't i heard of him before?

[rmt]

What about the majority that don't (non-Christians, Atheists, etc)? Fact is that there are over 2,000 documented "Gods" throughout history. You're 99% atheist yourself, but what you don't realize is that the God you choose to believe in, is actually a combination of various mythological "Gods" that preceded him (same with the story of Jesus). Nothing about him is original, and I'd be willing to bet that you've never actually read the bible yourself. I'll just assume that you'll claim otherwise (even though we both know you haven't), so let me ask you this: Do you believe that the bible is the infallible word of God? And if so, how do you come to terms with the countless contradictions, inconsistencies, and flat out bizarre non-sense scattered throughout? Also, I'd love to hear what you think about the teachings of the Old Testament.

Nobody knows Christ. Religion is a crutch used to manipulate and control the masses. The idea of a god stems from the need to form a coherent world-view out of the compartmentalization of the knowledge you possess (albeit, limited in your case). There's a reason why over 90% of Scientists are non-theists, and it's not because their eyes are closed, lol.

I dare say it's because these scientists can't prove the existence of God - just as they can't prove that he doesn't exist either (and that's what science is all about - proving things). Look around you - see the perfect balance of nature, the marvel that is the human body. IMO, odds that a creator made all that is greater than nature/human body just came together BY CHANCE (or a big bang THEORY or whatever they call it these days).


so would that mean he'd start blaming God if they lost in the playoffs?

Mark Jackson is well aware that GSW will not win the championship. It's a young team that will only be helped by ANY playoff experience. The thanks are for getting through all the ups and downs/rough times that they went through to make the playoffs.

[jzek]

So he's religious... so what? :confusedshrug:

[luckylucy]

So he's religious... so what? :confusedshrug:

I am religious but I don't like the idea of a God helping teams win games. We have enough with Stern there.

[Brokenbeat]

I dare say it's because these scientists can't prove the existence of God - just as they can't prove that he doesn't exist either (and that's what science is all about - proving things). Look around you - see the perfect balance of nature, the marvel that is the human body. IMO, odds that a creator made all that is greater than nature/human body just came together BY CHANCE (or a big bang THEORY or whatever they call it these days).

The burden of proof is on those making the claim, not the scientists that laugh at the absurdity of it. Besides, you don't have to know the right answer, to know that something is wrong. I don't know what 154,254 x 945,645 equals without a calculator, but I know the answer isn't 5, lol.

You're welcomed to your own opinion as long as you know that it differs from the experts in the field though. That said, you're making a case for a creator, not the God of the Abrahamic religions. It's easy to say "look around" when you can't back up the ridiculous claims made in the Bible/Torah/Qur'an.

[Walker]

Everything u said was hypocritical. You know there are civilizations out there without a shadow of a doubt? You have faith in that eh? Where is your proof, if you are to debunk Christianity? Where is your hard evidence? And logic doesn't count without proof. Plus you just said you have no problem with people being spiritual, yet you just crapped on Christians who are fully engaged in their spirituality.

As far as Santa. Santa is not the same as God. And we know that our parents were in fact Santa because we saw them put the presents out. So that is proof. Also, Santa did not create the whole universe. Having this whole universe here is infinitely more profound and demonstrably more extraordinary than some fat guy who delivers presents on a slay. That's infinitely more impressive than a tooth fairy who puts out one dollar. Totally different ball field.

Another thing. If this universe can come from ''nothing'' so can God. Because then ''nothing'' is required to make everything. Obviously if nothing was what existed then that nothing had something in it, call it potential energy, call it quantum physics, or just call it chance.

Another thing too that baffles me is that you don't believe in God but you believe that Jesus exists. There is no more historical proof that Jesus existed than there is that God existed. You can look into that. So the fact that you believe Jesus existed means that you fear that God really is real. You can believe in aliens and Jesus, yet it's crazy to believe in God? God is a sense. You sense God.

LOL
Right, firstly there is plently of historical evidence of Yeshua ben Yusef, look that up, bet you never even heard it before..
Next, the whole first paragraph doesn't actually say anything other than the last line, might want to try and gather your thoughts. Christians wouldn't know spirituality if it walked up and punched them in the face. They blindly follow a church that just makes it's own stories up to suit their needs and backtracks when they're called out on bullshit.
God is everywhere right? So...... what is the church needed for exactly? Ohh so these conartists you call leaders can flease people of money with the fear of God? Sorry, shouldn't have let that one out of the bag... oops
But I guess someone has to pay for all that gold around there necks right? Vanity? Pshh!

One fairytale is ok cause it's a big one but the other near identical one isn't cause it's on a smaller scale right? You hated The Hobbit didn't you, admit it.

Next up, you have a terrible understanding of the big bang theory, there was not nothing beforehand. And no I won't explain it to you cause you little brain wouldn't get it anyway.

[Shepseskaf]

LOL
Right, firstly there is plently of historical evidence of Yeshua ben Yusef, look that up, bet you never even heard it before.
There are NO contemporaneous accounts of jesus' life, as portrayed by the bible. None. Not one.

There were plenty of prophets and teachers in those days, and the activities of the major ones are chronicled in a detailed way by scribes.

Not a single mention of jesus. No loaves and fishes, no water to wine miracles, no walking on water, no raising the dead. Nothing. The only written material about him originated long after his supposed death.

The bottom line for this entire thread: sports figures need to stop connecting any of their activities with god. Immediately. Doing it just makes them look ridiculous.

Divine entities have absolutely nothing to do with success or failure on the playing field.

[whippyAU]

I've seen god ball before, dudes got game.

[Walker]

There are NO contemporaneous accounts of jesus' life, as portrayed by the bible. None. Not one.

There were plenty of prophets and teachers in those days, and the activities of the major ones are chronicled in a detailed way by scribes.

Not a single mention of jesus. No loaves and fishes, no water to wine miracles, no walking on water, no raising the dead. Nothing. The only written material about him originated long after his supposed death.

The bottom line for this entire thread: sports figures need to stop connecting any of their activities with god. Immediately. Doing it just makes them look ridiculous.

Divine entities have absolutely nothing to do with success or failure on the playing field.

I quite clearly said there is historical proof, I said nothing of when it was written.
The first accounts of "Jesus" AND mind you, reffering to him as a deity was 37 years after his crucifixion (also documented outside religious text by the romans by the way). Hardly a seriously long time for a historian to gather information.

[Magic 32]

Some of the posts in this thread are just pathetic - making fun of a man just because of his religious beliefs. In case you've forgotten your civics lessons, he has the freedom of religion in this country and can say whatever he wants about his God.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mebtk1ovED1rle5hho1_1280.jpg

[Shepseskaf]

I quite clearly said there is historical proof, I said nothing of when it was written.
The first accounts of "Jesus" AND mind you, reffering to him as a deity was 37 years after his crucifixion (also documented outside religious text by the romans by the way). Hardly a seriously long time for a historian to gather information.
You're missing the point. The daily activities of many preachers and teachers were chronicled during the time that jesus was supposedly alive. Had any of the events detailed in the bible taken place, given his ostensible place of prominence, they would undoubtedly have been noted AT THE TIME. Not later.

As for the 'crucifixion', the personal papers of Pontius Pilate (who was a real historical figure) have been studied. To my understanding, there isn't a single word documented by Pilate about jesus. Only bible sources (written after jesus supposed death -- as you noted) carry the same story.

There are so many holes in the 'jesus story' its ridiculous. I'm sure you'll go on believing what you do, but understand that actual history does not back you up.

[rmt]

The burden of proof is on those making the claim, not the scientists that laugh at the absurdity of it. Besides, you don't have to know the right answer, to know that something is wrong. I don't know what 154,254 x 945,645 equals without a calculator, but I know the answer isn't 5, lol.

You're welcomed to your own opinion as long as you know that it differs from the experts in the field though. That said, you're making a case for a creator, not the God of the Abrahamic religions. It's easy to say "look around" when you can't back up the ridiculous claims made in the Bible/Torah/Qur'an.

It is the so-called experts' or scientists' own SCIENTIFIC METHOD that puts the burden of proof on them:

The scientific method is the process by which scientists, collectively and over time, endeavor to construct an accurate (that is, reliable, consistent and non-arbitrary) representation of the world.
Recognizing that personal and cultural beliefs influence both our perceptions and our interpretations of natural phenomena, we aim through the use of standard procedures and criteria to minimize those influences when developing a theory. In summary, the scientific method attempts to minimize the influence of bias or prejudice in the experimenter when testing an hypothesis or a theory.
I. The scientific method has four steps

1. Observation and description of a phenomenon or group of phenomena.

2. Formulation of an hypothesis to explain the phenomena. In physics, the hypothesis often takes the form of a causal mechanism or a mathematical relation.

3. Use of the hypothesis to predict the existence of other phenomena, or to predict quantitatively the results of new observations.

4. Performance of experimental tests of the predictions by several independent experimenters and properly performed experiments.

And yes, I choose to BELIEVE that the marvel that's the body of Lebron James didn't EVOLVE from some single-cell amoeba randomly coming together.

[DonDadda59]

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/kobe-youre-welcome.gif

How great is our gawd? He sacrificed himself and his team so that the Warriors would be saved. :bowdown:

[InspiredLebowski]

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/kobe-youre-welcome.gif

How great is our gawd? He sacrificed himself and his team so that the Warriors would be saved. :bowdown:I kinda want somebody with way too much time on their hands to edit Kobe's face onto Tom Cruise's in every scene of Magnolia

[Element]

God should rather spend his fhcking time getting Utah's frontcourt injured so that we're a lock for the PO. Not help some Warriors team from the G.ay Area (pun intended)

[rmt]

God should rather spend his fhcking time getting Utah's frontcourt injured so that we're a lock for the PO. Not help some Warriors team from the G.ay Area (pun intended)

Isn't it ironic that it's a God-believing team from the G.ay Area? Anyway, some of the posts in this thread smack of intolerance for the religious while tolerance for the gays is encouraged (eg in Magic's son thread). Be consistent - if one is going to preach tolerance, it should be tolerance for all. At least legally, freedom of religion is explicitly stated in our Bill of Rights and was the reason why so many first came to this country.

[Element]

Well, yeah that was the point of "pun intended". Just for the record, I'm agnostic but everyone has the right to believe what they want. Whether it's the giant world destroying orbit noodle or God, feel free to be spiritual, just keep me out of it and don't force it on anyone else (your children included!!).

[pauk]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NUHg_8BRV78/TnbkbYej7oI/AAAAAAAABA4/ArIzUYZ36XQ/s1600/God+of+Basketball.jpeg

[crisoner]

Ask Mark Jackson if Satan made that Ex-Stripper try to black mail him with nude photos.

:facepalm

[rmt]

Ask Mark Jackson if Satan made that Ex-Stripper try to black mail him with nude photos.

:facepalm

And what of repentance, forgiveness and second chances in this great country of ours? I think that Mark Jackson more than others is aware of his mistakes and the great opportunity he's been afforded (in spite of his mistakes) in coaching this team in the playoffs.

[crisoner]

And what of repentance, forgiveness and second chances in this great country of ours? I think that Mark Jackson more than others is aware of his mistakes and the great opportunity he's been afforded (in spite of his mistakes) in coaching this team in the playoffs.

You are getting my comment all wrong. God had NOTHING to do with the Warriors going to the playoffs. It was hard work and good coaching.

I'm tired of all this God did this crap. SMH Understand?

[rmt]

You are getting my comment all wrong. God had NOTHING to do with the Warriors going to the playoffs. It was hard work and good coaching.

I'm tired of all this God did this crap. SMH Understand?

The point is that if Jackson and his players themselves (who did the hard work and coaching) believe that God had something to do with GSW in the playoffs, they are perfectly within their legal right to do so (freedom of religion) and to express that belief (freedom of speech).

[hangintheair]

Is that there too many atheist here on ISH....

[InspiredLebowski]

The point is that if Jackson and his players themselves (who did the hard work and coaching) believe that God had something to do with GSW in the playoffs, they are perfectly within their legal right to do so (freedom of religion) and to express that belief (freedom of speech).and people are free to call them dumbasses on the same grounds

[CelticBaller]

Who cares? :coleman:

[O_City_Thunder]

I enjoy reading these God/Jesus discussions from believers and non believers. Even though many of the non believers have a tendency to be very rude about the whole situation and I'm really not sure why. :confusedshrug:

I have a question those for that don't believe in God or some type of higher power.
What exactly do you believe in? Anything?

[Bandito]

Did he just called David Lee god?:kobe:

[Solid Snake]

lol at people stlil believing in god. What is this, the dark ages? :lol :oldlol: :roll:

[stickfigure87]

I enjoy reading these God/Jesus discussions from believers and non believers. Even though many of the non believers have a tendency to be very rude about the whole situation and I'm really not sure why. :confusedshrug:

I have a question those for that don't believe in God or some type of higher power.
What exactly do you believe in? Anything?

things that we can observe and study

[rmt]

and people are free to call them dumbasses on the same grounds

True, but then should they also proclaim themselves as TOLERANT (e.g. as regard to gay or religious people)?