LZ Granderson
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NikeWilson
Semi-Pro
I have no idea who he is!
But he's aight.
But he's aight.
seattle_1hander
Rookie
I only remember him for getting butthurt about the Trayvon Martin thing all over every channel on TV. Then he does tennis?? Wow, surprising.
tennisboi007
New User
I seen a couple of his articles on ESPN concerning tennis but I don't like him as a commentator much.
James Kishtok
New User
I don't think he is awful, but he could invest ALOT more time in his Tennis comprehension.
James Kishtok
New User
I Don't think Chrissy is that bad.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
He is to show ESPN is an 'equal opportunity' employer for tennis. They could have hired Blake
Raindogs
Hall of Fame
She's no Mary Gorilla or Pam Shrill-ver I will grant you that.
James Kishtok
New User
TC did, they should have hired James Blake also.
fundrazer
G.O.A.T.
I think he's awful. Haven't liked him since I first saw him popping up on ESPN during the slams however many years ago. He was there tonight when they had Rafa on after his match, and he asked Rafa if he thinks he's at a level where he can beat Djokovic/Murray. I knew the answer before Rafa even said it, and if this LZ guy knew anything about Rafa he would have known it too. Rafa's focusing on his next match and that's it. Sure enough Rafa says he's thinking about the match with Pouille.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
That was very insulting question to ask Rafa. Poor Rafa was as usual humble.
If Fed had been asked that question, he would have given an answer which LZ would not have known what hit him.
vernonbc
Legend
Yes to this, and then he asked Rafa where he kept his gold medals and Rafa said at my museum at my Academy and LZ laughed at him and mocked the idea Rafa would have a museum, or an Academy. The guy got two questions in and both of them showed how dumb he is and how poorly informed he is about what's going on in tennis.
LetsPlayFBI
New User
Yeah. I don't get it. I would assume he is reps the cultural angle in case a story breaks on racism or sexism since tennis has a exclusive history. ESPN is pumping social stories in sports in their new publication called the Undefeated. His presences is awkward on time on the stage. HE just ask Kerber how it will be to play a fellow lefty in the round of 16. ; /
cc0509
Talk Tennis Guru
He didn't mock the idea that Rafa would have a museum or an Academy! What are you smoking?
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Deleted member 716271
Guest
that's how stuff gets blown out of proportion lol^
cc0509
Talk Tennis Guru
I don't know what vernon is talking about. I watched the interview and LZ never mocked Nadal, not even close. It's these silly fans who start most of these inane rumors.
eagletennis
Semi-Pro
I like him He givescasual fan take on tennis.ESPN is in the business of making money and you can't attract casual fans with only ex tennis player perspective
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
He's black and he's gay, so that covers the equal opportunity spectrum of ESPN's politics. As long as it's not Chris Evert, Pam Shriver or Cliff Drysdale, it's good enough for me.............
ruerooo
Legend
He actually plays tennis.
You can Google it.
(P.S. ESPN "The Magazine" is not ESPN "The Undefeated".)
kingcheetah
Hall of Fame
Ehh he seems like less of a motormouth to me than a lot of the commentators, and doesn't throw shade at specific players (looking at you, Mary Carillo and McEnroe Bros)
LetsPlayFBI
New User
I agree. I would get rid of the following talent: Shriver, Mary Jo, Chris Evert (too many conflicts of interest with their non espn interests).
Patrick McEnroe doesn't say anything interesting to lend to the telecast. LZ is under qualified he can go and pick one more just because in this fantasy we can....Who would it be?
Patrick McEnroe doesn't say anything interesting to lend to the telecast. LZ is under qualified he can go and pick one more just because in this fantasy we can....Who would it be?
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
Uncle Ebeneezer
Rookie
Why is Equal Opportunity in scare quotes? Sports Journalists are still disproportionately White and male. It's a serious problem. There are tons of mediocre sports journalists out there and most of them are white men. Funny how nobody ever is concerned about whether they only got their jobs because of their white skin or their gender.
http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-...-sports-reporting-continues-304#axzz4JJERVGnH
slice bh compliment
G.O.A.T.
Network execs love LZ.
He makes me miss Touré.
I feel like the execs are trying to dumb tennis down. How does chrissie evert still maintain a job at espn?
The sudden renaissance of Phill collins is another reason i wonder who is in charge...and why.
He makes me miss Touré.
I feel like the execs are trying to dumb tennis down. How does chrissie evert still maintain a job at espn?
The sudden renaissance of Phill collins is another reason i wonder who is in charge...and why.
