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06-13-2011, 12:41 AM
#16
NBA rookie of the year
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 6,326
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
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Originally Posted by JtotheIzzo
for all intents and purposes its a country. they participate in the Olympics and World Cup, don't get technical and be a dlck about it.
Scotland has it's own national team, let's declare them an independent nation!
06-13-2011, 12:44 AM
#17
Can barely lace up my sneakers
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 35
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
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Originally Posted by Grinder
Scotland has it's own national team, let's declare them an independent nation!
Did Scotland beat USA in basketball in 2004?
06-13-2011, 12:47 AM
#18
Local High School Star
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,612
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
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Originally Posted by OmniStrife
this.
does this translate into u mad just taking a guess
06-13-2011, 12:52 AM
#19
College superstar
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,689
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
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Originally Posted by lpublic_enemyl
does this translate into u mad just taking a guess
Close. More means like you crazy, but could be that somebody tried to translate you mad with google translator.
06-13-2011, 12:56 AM
#20
2012 I rep flatulence
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ...smells good man
Posts: 3,095
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
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Originally Posted by Grinder
It's a commonwealth, an unincorporated territory of the US, not an independent country, you dumbass, inbred Oklahoman piece of shit.
lol wtf
06-13-2011, 12:57 AM
#21
#knickstape
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NYC
Posts: 7,976
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
its like waving your state flag, no one does that
06-13-2011, 01:10 AM
#22
I brick open layups
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 132
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
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Originally Posted by Knicksfever2010
REALLY? i dont think this is the time to break out your countries flag.
It's part of the United Sates, smart guy!
06-13-2011, 01:31 AM
#23
National High School Star
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,263
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
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Originally Posted by RonArtestsBalls
I take it you agree with the NBA's insistence in calling the league champions "World Champions"
The world doesn't revolve around the USA, mate.
He is proudly representing his people, don't see a problem with it.
I dont ever recall seeing a player wear his teams flag after winning an NBA championship. Btw, 'world champions' is JUST AN EXPRESSION, taking things literal much?
06-13-2011, 02:09 AM
#24
National High School Star
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: 21 Shump St
Posts: 2,021
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grinder
It's a commonwealth, an unincorporated territory of the US, not an independent country, you dumbass, inbred Oklahoman piece of shit.
06-13-2011, 02:14 AM
#25
NBA sixth man of the year
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,108
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grinder
Scotland has it's own national team, let's declare them an independent nation!
butt hurt any? holy sheet!
06-13-2011, 02:28 AM
#26
Decent college freshman
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,710
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
'cause we puertoricans are proud people. We're proud of our culture. Most of you have no idea of what patriotism is. We may not be a country but we are proud of whatever we are.
06-13-2011, 02:50 AM
#27
College superstar
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,294
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
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Originally Posted by Knicksfever2010
REALLY? i dont think this is the time to break out your countries flag.
I agree, you donīt bring your bullshit flag out on foreign soil no matter what cunttry you are from.......did dirk bring out the german flag ? no
06-13-2011, 02:52 AM
#28
College superstar
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,294
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
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Originally Posted by Sharp
It's part of the United Sates, smart guy!
Then why did he not bring the stars and stripes ?
06-13-2011, 02:56 AM
#29
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 7,405
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
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Originally Posted by tomtucker
Then why did he not bring the stars and stripes ?
Because he's from Puerto Rico and is latino, so naturally he's sporting the flag of his nationality and birthplace.
06-13-2011, 03:05 AM
#30
College superstar
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,294
Re: what is j.j. barea doing with that flag?
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Originally Posted by Undisputed
Because he's from Puerto Rico and is latino, so naturally he's sporting the flag of his nationality and birthplace.
Man, i know that....that is why i am quoting that guy who says itīs part of the US
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