👩👧👧LSU basketball team has a diverse roster, with a significant number of black women players.
🤬Racist comments were made about the LSU players, referring to them as 'dirty debutants'.
🤝The point guard voices her support for her teammates and condemns the racism they face.
🏀The LSU team's playing style and attitude have sparked controversy and divided opinions.
📰The LA Times columnist faced backlash for using a derogatory term to describe the LSU players.
What were the racist comments made about the LSU players?
—The players were referred to as 'dirty debutants', which has racist and derogatory connotations.
How did the point guard respond to the comments?
—The point guard defended her teammates and spoke out against the racist comments, emphasizing the importance of supporting each other.
Why is the LSU team receiving criticism?
—The LSU team's playing style and attitude, including trash-talking and a confident demeanor, have sparked controversy and divided opinions.
Who made the racist comments?
—The comments were made in an article by an LA Times columnist. The columnist later redacted the comments due to public backlash.
How has this controversy affected the team?
—The team has used the controversy as fuel, embracing their role as 'villains' and focusing on their success on the court.
00:02LSU point guard responds to a Los Angeles Times column that included racist comments about her team.
00:10The columnist referred to the LSU players as 'dirty debutants', sparking controversy and backlash.
00:27The point guard defends her teammates and condemns the racism they face.
01:09The use of the term 'dirty debutants' is criticized for its racist and derogatory connotations.
03:03The columnist redacts the comments due to public backlash.
04:06The team uses the controversy as motivation and embraces their role as 'villains'.
05:50The point guard's response sparks a discussion about racism in sports and the portrayal of teams in the media.
06:15The game between LSU and Iowa becomes highly anticipated due to the controversy surrounding LSU.
