2K Halftime Announcer Damon Bruce in Hot Water Over Rant on Women

[JerseySuave4]

Quote: Originally Posted by jaateloauto

What kind of a stupid attitude is that women shouldn't be allowed to play? Sounds as stupid as not allowing players by skin color. If someone has the ability to play at the NBA level, why would you ban teams from signing them? Sexual dimorphism in humans makes it unlikely that top leagues in any sport will have female players but there's absolutely no reason to ban them. Damon Bruce seems to make the same idiotic arguments. He seems to think that most female announcers are incompetent and no rules should be ever changed to be "less manly" by which he means that rookie hazing should include death threats and extortion of money and if you don't allow that then you've "feminized" sports. For a guy who makes his money by his speaking abilities he does seem to have a way of putting his foot in his mouth. And what makes him such an expert in sports when all he's ever done is broadcasting?

Sorry but the worst NBA player is still better than the best WNBA player. Men play with a bigger ball than women, men play a more physical game than women, men play longer seasons than women. A woman would not make it through an NBA season at a more productive rate than the worst NBA player. So just because a girl can hit a few jump shots or have some nice moves against other women, does not mean she could do that with a Dwight Howard, Lebron James, Tim Duncan, Derrick Rose, etc. on the court against them.

It'd be nothing more than a circus, a show to generate attention. Sorry but that's the truth.

[RangersCruz]

Quote: Originally Posted by JerseySuave4

Sorry but the worst NBA player is still better than the best WNBA player. Men play with a bigger ball than women, men play a more physical game than women, men play longer seasons than women. A woman would not make it through an NBA season at a more productive rate than the worst NBA player. So just because a girl can hit a few jump shots or have some nice moves against other women, does not mean she could do that with a Dwight Howard, Lebron James, Tim Duncan, Derrick Rose, etc. on the court against them. It'd be nothing more than a circus, a show to generate attention. Sorry but that's the truth.

Dude and the NBA has already soften'd up

I do not want to see something like flag football in the NBA ..Imagine if Blake/Deandre dunked on somebody from the WNBA or Lebron bulldozed inside the paint

THEY WOULD BE BAN OR THE RULES WOULD BE " YOU CAN'T DO THIS ANYMORE "

[yungflo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sundown

The halftime show is one of the better delivered parts of 2K. Damon sounds professional and authentic, and I always thought they did a good job adjusting what he said to the game action. I'd rather have him than undetailed delivery by Barkley and Kenny if they're going to mail it in, and the more entertaining they try to be, the quicker it will be repetitive. I wonder how it would sound with Ernie Johnson doing it. And yes, the WNBA is boring. What? I'm cool with female reporters, as long as they know their stuff and can carry themselves in a way that allows them to be taken seriously. There aren't many though, and I have to admit I enjoyed our local sideline reporter mainly because she was adorable. I'm fine with Doris Burke in game and in real life, almost because she's not really relying on her looks.

I never really dug this guy. I rather have a known guy. It doesn't have to be kenny or chuck. Jalen rose is in live and if he does well in the halftime reports, then it'll be good to see him. If 2k is always pushing authencity even in its presentation, then it should be someone even most casual fans know. That's all I'm saying.

Clark Kellogg is a terrible choice for commentator. No one know who the guy is unless you are a die hard 2k fan and remember him from past hoop games. Doesn't make sense to have One Real commentator and one game commentator. If we're talking about immersion.

Well, same with Damon Bruce Guy. Nationally, he's not well known. If he's nationally known, its a niche following, ala podcast. The casual nba or even die hard does not know who this guy is. Did Kenny mail it in in 2k7? I find him great in 2k7. I don't think he will mail it in. I think he's much more professional than chuck.

[sportzbro]

I love how a sports radio personality that's paid to express his opinion does so about something that's relevant to sports and gets a ton of heat... Don't listen then. By the way, I agree with Bruce. Women's sports are just simply not entertaining or as competitive as men's - Oh no, but he said it out loud! I'd rather watch a bad movie than the WNBA - it's just not a good product and viewership numbers/attendance will back that up.

You already got Title IX which has hamstrung athletic departments around the country, marketing campaigns that go on for a months focused on the female demographic, and pink gear throughout the fall raising awareness for breast cancer, pro leagues, drafts, etc. I'd say women's sports have it pretty good.

[tmac747]

He happens to be a human being with an opinion....what's wrong with having a ''voice'' in the world of political correctness?

[A69Scorelord]

Could be a blessing in disguise for 2k..

Not that Damon Bruce does a bad job but I would love to see a legit halftime show:

Previous games, top plays, stats analysis, upcoming games, highlights, etc..

EJ, Kenny, Chuck, and Shaq would make it entertaining enough to not just skip over it.. just as long as it doesn't get repetitive in the first 30 games

[Sundown]

Quote: Originally Posted by MarvinOida

True, but her looks did get the attention of one of the OS users. Don't remember his name though, predominately saw his interested in the Finals thread a couple months ago... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I remember that. She's not a bad looking woman or anything. I just don't expect her to show up scantily clad in SI or a GoDaddy commercial, and that's a good thing.

I think it's silly when women in sports complain about being objectified and not being taken seriously, then do things that make them not be taken seriously. Can't have it both ways, sister.

[King_B_Mack]

Quote: Originally Posted by yungflo

I never really dug this guy. I rather have a known guy. It doesn't have to be kenny or chuck. Jalen rose is in live and if he does well in the halftime reports, then it'll be good to see him. If 2k is always pushing authencity even in its presentation, then it should be someone even most casual fans know. That's all I'm saying. Clark Kellogg is a terrible choice for commentator. No one know who the guy is unless you are a die hard 2k fan and remember him from past hoop games. Doesn't make sense to have One Real commentator and one game commentator. If we're talking about immersion. Well, same with Damon Bruce Guy. Nationally, he's not well known. If he's nationally known, its a niche following, ala podcast. The casual nba or even die hard does not know who this guy is. Did Kenny mail it in in 2k7? I find him great in 2k7. I don't think he will mail it in. I think he's much more professional than chuck.

No one knows who Clark Kellogg is? He's not a real commentator? How about if YOU don't know who somebody is you don't make blanket statements as if nobody else does.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Kellogg

That's who Clark Kellogg is. Read up, clearly you need to.