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Racial Semiotics Pt. 24116

Found October 08, 2009 on Free Darko:
PLAYERS: Mike Miller
TEAMS: Washington Wizards

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Today, the all-seeing eye of Bethlehem Shoals put this gem "on blast" (to use a phrase from the younger generation) over at The Baseline. Because this moment is vintage FD "racial semiotics," it requires a full reprinting here, and a close reading:Wizards swingman Mike Miller wore James' Nike shoes to practice and was told by teammate DeShawn Stevenson, "We don't wear these around here."James
Original Story: http://freedarko.blogspot.com/2009/10...
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