Thursday, February 19, 2015
Should Basketball Player's be Role Models?
In my opinion NBA athletes are not forced to be role models, it is up to them to make that decision. Some athletes aren't good role models as it is, so forcing them to be something they aren't is not a good thing. There are some athletes that are good role models without being forced into it. I think Lebron does a good job of being a good role model for younger kids and athletes. Along with being a great athlete Lebron does plenty of charity work and helps out kids in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. NBA athletes aren't always good role models, Charles Barkley even stated in a Nike Commercial in 1993 that he does not want to be a role model and his only job is to "Cause havoc on the court." Barkley wanted to let parents know that it isn't his job to be a role model for their kids, it is the parents job. Also some NBA players are known for crime, bad attitudes, and drug problems. Many people don't know but Michael Jordan had a huge gambling addiction that the media would hide so it wouldn't ruin his image as a role model. So lastly, athletes are not required to be role models, it is not their job, they are paid to perform athletically and if they want to be known a a good role model they can but it is not mandatory.
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I am a athlete myself and i feel the same. Athletes are not obligated to be anybodies role model. They are obligated to be dedicated to their sport and do well. This essay was written well and got straight to the point. It had good examples and great details. 😊😊
ReplyDeleteI am a athlete myself and i feel the same. Athletes are not obligated to be anybodies role model. They are obligated to be dedicated to their sport and do well. This essay was written well and got straight to the point. It had good examples and great details. 😊😊
ReplyDeleteI am a athlete myself and i feel the same. Athletes are not obligated to be anybodies role model. They are obligated to be dedicated to their sport and do well. This essay was written well and got straight to the point. It had good examples and great details. 😊😊
ReplyDeleteI do agree with your thoughts, however I do not think it is up to the athlete to decide whether or not they want to be a role model to others. You provided the example of Charles Barkley announcing that he does not want to be a role model, but that does not stop others from looking up to him as an athlete. In my opinion, it is the person looking up the athletes decision to decide whether or not he or she wants to look up to an athlete. An athlete does not have to to charity work or something that makes them stand out to be a role model. Being a rold model means that the athlete does something that makes others strive to be just like them. Whether it is "causing havoc on the court" or doing charity work, there will always be someone looking up to you.
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