Via Deadspin, we learn from the LA Times that Clippers broadcasters Ralph Lawler and Mike Smith have reportedly been suspended following remarks they made during Friday night’s broadcast: In part:
Clippers Announcers Risk Sparking International Incident, Are Suspended
↵↵Lawler: “Hamed Haddadi. Where’s he from?”
↵Smith: “He’s the first Iranian to play in the NBA.” (Smith pronounced Iranian as “Eye-ranian,” a pronunciation that offended the viewer who complained.)
↵[...] Lawler: “Wow. Haddadi – that’s H-A-D-D-A-D-I.”
↵Smith: “You’re sure it’s not Borat’s older brother?”
↵↵I’d guess that Lawler and Smith had no idea they were being offensive, but I figured we as a culture had moved past the “people from other countries have funny names!!!” trope. Oh well. While Lawler and Smith are suspended, they can at least rely on their other gig.
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