{"id":2056321,"date":"2023-10-05T11:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T15:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/have-we-learned-nothing-fans-turn-ugly-on-lakers-after-teams-pride-night-post\/"},"modified":"2023-10-05T11:03:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T15:03:18","slug":"have-we-learned-nothing-fans-turn-ugly-on-lakers-after-teams-pride-night-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/have-we-learned-nothing-fans-turn-ugly-on-lakers-after-teams-pride-night-post\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans turn ugly on Lakers after team&#8217;s &#8216;Pride&#8217; night post. Have we learned nothing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhave-we-learned-nothing-fans-turn-ugly-on-lakers-after-teams-pride-night-post%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2056321&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Lakers Face Backlash After \u200bAnnouncing &#8220;Pride&#8221; Night<\/h2>\n<p>Social media doesn&#8217;t always reflect the general public&#8217;s mood, but the Los\u2062 Angeles \u200bLakers may have misjudged their audience when they posted about \u2063an upcoming &#8220;pride&#8221; night to celebrate the LGBT community. The team faced a \u2063wave of criticism in the comments section, following\u200b the backlash other sports teams experienced for \u200cpromoting what some consider &#8220;deviant&#8221;\u2063 behavior.<\/p>\n<p>The Lakers\u200d announced their fifth annual &#8220;pride&#8221; night, scheduled \u200bfor October 13th during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-official-in-2016-largest-threat-to-national-security-are-u-s-cops-not-isis\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Official In 2016: \u2018Largest Threat To National Security Are U.S. Cops. Not ISIS.\u2019\">preseason home game<\/a> against the Golden State Warriors. The team&#8217;s Instagram post, intended as a virtue signal,\u200b was \u2062met with negative and abundant\u2062 comments.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF;border: 0;border-radius: 3px;margin: 1px;max-width: 540px;min-width: 326px;padding: 0;width: calc(100% - 2px)\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cx_CF51RJ2M\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px\">\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: row;align-items: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block;height: 50px;margin: 0 auto 12px;width: 50px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 550;line-height: 18px\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;line-height: 17px;margin-bottom: 0;margin-top: 8px;overflow: hidden;padding: 8px 0 7px;text-align: center\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;line-height: 17px;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cx_CF51RJ2M\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by\u200d Los Angeles Lakers (@lakers)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Interestingly, the Lakers had not mentioned Breast Cancer Awareness Month or National Book Month,\u200d both of which occur in October. This omission may be due to the politicization of the league and the fear of alienating fans. However, by \u2063promoting the LGBT movement&#8217;s &#8220;pride&#8221; night, the team faced backlash from supporters\u2064 who felt that politics should be kept out of sports. Many fans expressed their disappointment and questioned the\u2062 relevance of \u2062such an event to basketball.<\/p>\n<p>While these comments may not directly impact the team&#8217;s performance on the \u200bcourt, it raises the question of why the Lakers would risk alienating their loyal fanbase by injecting politics into their season. Perhaps it would have been wiser for the team to\u2062 avoid posting about controversial topics and\u2063 focus on the game instead.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A Note from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Every morning, we at The Western Journal wake up with a mission to provide you with important information about what&#8217;s happening in America. We\u2062 can&#8217;t do that without your help. False narratives have been used to make you feel powerless, but\u2062 The\u2062 Western Journal empowers you by breaking these false narratives. However,\u200d the future of The Western\u200d Journal is in jeopardy without your support. Silicon Valley and Big Tech have tried to put\u2064 us out of business, but our faithful donors and subscribers have \u2063kept us going. If you&#8217;ve never donated before, we need your help today. \u200bPlease stand with us by donating now &#8211; \u200dour country hangs by a thread, and \u200dThe \u200cWestern Journal stands for truth in \u2063this difficult \u2062time.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/learned-nothing-fans-turn-ugly-lakers-teams-pride-night-post\/\">Have We Learned Nothing? Fans Turn\u200b Ugly on Lakers After Team&#8217;s &#8216;Pride&#8217; Night Post<\/a> appeared first on\u200c <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why\u2063 did \u2064the Los Angeles Lakers face backlash for announcing their plans for a &#8220;pride&#8221; \u200cnight?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the \u200dmost iconic sports teams in the world, recently faced a significant backlash after announcing their plans\u2064 for a &#8220;pride&#8221; night to celebrate the LGBT community. The team&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\">social media post<\/a>, which was intended to be a gesture of inclusivity and support, was met with \u200dan overwhelming \u200bamount of\u2063 negative comments and criticism.<\/p>\n<p>The Lakers, like many other\u200b sports organizations, have been hosting \u200cpride nights for several years now. These events aim to create a welcoming and inclusive\u200c environment \u2064for members of the LGBT community,\u2063 who \u200care often marginalized and discriminated against in\u200d society. By dedicating a specific \u200bnight \u200bto\u200d celebrate their identity, \u200dthe Lakers hope to show their support and solidarity with the LGBT community.<\/p>\n<p>However, it appears\u200b that the Lakers misjudged their audience and\u2062 the general public&#8217;s sentiment on\u2062 this issue.\u200d Many of \u200cthe comments on \u2064their Instagram post \u2062expressed strong opposition to\u200c the idea of a &#8220;pride&#8221; \u2062night, labeling \u2062it as \u2064promoting &#8220;deviant&#8221; behavior. These comments reflect a wider backlash that other sports\u2062 teams have faced when promoting events that aim to celebrate the LGBT community.<\/p>\n<p>While it \u2063is important to acknowledge that social media comments may not always\u200c reflect the\u2062 majority&#8217;s opinion,\u200d it is\u200c clear that there is still a significant amount of resistance and prejudice when it comes to \u2063accepting and supporting \u200cthe LGBT community.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200d is disheartening \u2063to see that even in the 21st century, when progress has been\u2064 made in\u2063 advancing LGBT\u200b rights and equality, there are still \u2063individuals and groups who hold such negative views. Pride events, including those organized by sports teams,\u200c are \u2064essential for\u200d fostering a sense \u2063of belonging, acceptance, and visibility for the \u200dLGBT community.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 Lakers, \u200cas a prominent and influential sports team, have \u2062the power to shape public\u2063 opinion and\u200d promote inclusivity. It is essential for them\u200c to\u2064 stand firm in their commitment to\u200c supporting\u2063 the LGBT community and not be swayed by the backlash they face.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u200c also worth noting that pride nights have\u200c become a \u2062common occurrence\u200d in the\u200b sports world, with many teams recognizing\u2062 the\u200d importance of celebrating diversity\u200c and inclusion. By \u200dembracing &#8220;pride&#8221; nights, sports \u2062teams have the opportunity to send a strong \u200dmessage\u2062 to their fans and\u200b communities\u200b that discrimination and prejudice have no place in the\u200c world\u200b of sports.<\/p>\n<p>The backlash faced by the Lakers serves as a reminder that there \u200bis still work to be done\u2063 in promoting acceptance and understanding of the LGBT community. It is crucial for society as a whole to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/have-we-learned-nothing-fans-turn-ugly-on-lakers-after-teams-pride-night-post\/\" title=\"Fans turn ugly on Lakers after team's 'Pride' night post. Have we learned nothing?\">continue challenging discriminatory attitudes<\/a> and striving for inclusivity in\u2064 all aspects of\u200c life, including\u200d sports.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Los Angeles\u200d Lakers faced\u200c a significant amount of backlash \u200cafter announcing their plans for a &#8220;pride&#8221; night. While it is disheartening to \u2062see such opposition,\u200c it only emphasizes the importance\u2064 of events\u2064 like these in promoting inclusivity and acceptance. \u2062It is crucial \u2063for sports teams and society at large \u200cto continue supporting and celebrating the LGBT community,\u2062 despite the \u2064resistance they may face.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>sports teams faced for similar events, the Lakers received overwhelmingly negative responses from fans. Many criticized the team for prioritizing social issues over basketball, while others accused them of pandering for attention. 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