On Monday, boxer Floyd Mayweather had a series of tweets about Jeremy Lin.
Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he's Asian. Black players do what he does every night and don't get the same praise.—
Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) February 13, 2012
Other countries get to support/cheer their athletes and everything is fine. As soon as I support Black American athletes, I get criticized.—
Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) February 14, 2012
I'm speaking my mind on behalf of other NBA players. They are programmed to be politically correct and will be penalized if they speak up.—
Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) February 14, 2012