The Kermit Washington Story - Redemption 6 of 7

--Narrated by Forest Whitaker--

Watch the TRUE story of Kermit Washington's Life, from childhood to THE PUNCH (Rudy Tomjonavich) and ending up at his Philanthropy work in Kenya. He has done so much with The 6th Man Foundation, his charity in which support a community center and medical clinic in Nairobi, Kenya. Please help support by donations and purchasing items on ebay.

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[badgermaniac1]

It is important to realize how often fights broke out in the NBA during that era. This doesn't excuse anything, but Washington did the same thing that hundreds of players have done over the years. He just landed ("unluckily") better than any of the others.

Also, do not underestimate the racial overtones: strong black player hitting a popular white player at a time when the racial tension was dominant in the NBA.

[kevjay777]

"If *that thing* didn't happen that night *with Rudy* I might have ended my career as a Laker."

the more of this I watch the sicker and madder I get. What a fucking punk he is STILL. He can't even *think* in terms of responsibility. *HE* didn't do anything. It's just that *that thing* happened *with Rudy*.

Yea it's Rudy's fault for running over to try and help. Some asshole even blamed Rudy for this in #4 I think it was. What a mentality this world has.

[darius070]

Awww, the poor guy had to keep making money playing basketball in too many different cities after nearly killing a guy. Let's all feel sorry for him because he's the victim. This guy doesn't seem to take any responsibility for what he did. Apparently "the stories" keep following him because of the media. Yeah, become a coach and teach other players how to throw cheap suckerpunches. Always tired and full of stress, no championships. Boo hoo. He deserved to be in jail.

[stalbansrecords]

he doesn't seem like a bad guy, but things happen in the heat of playing at times. Look at Roger Clemens throwing at Piazza's head, and wasn't even suspended, then he throws at bat. Juan Marichal & john Roseboro, Bert Campenaris, a lot of these things have happened.

[cdonkin7]

@wilsondylanmccartney Agreed



[wovokanarchy]

Boo Hoo who's the victim here?

[AHawkins25]

@Sierra688 I think the judgement in the court of public opinion is why. You include the death threats towards him and his family. In moments like that, the focus is mostly on the one that initiated it. Its unbelievable how one moment, however it turned out, could change the lives of two men. Could you imagine how one moment could change your life no matter how many good deeds you have done before and after it? And the death threats, that will keep you on edge at all times.

[Narutolover55109]

i feel bad for both men

[adam75south]

somebody needs to say it, so i will. you shouldn't have hit him. you're welcome.

[TheTdim10]

woe is me, woe is me. maybe if kermit apologized publicly i'd have some sympathy for him.

[ballinout17]

the main reason was that a black guy hit a white guy... calling him a thug and everything... well i bet it would have been different if bill walton hit larry bird or something