Well, I mean, of course. Is anyone saying otherwise? Maybe it was directly motivated. Maybe it was subconscious due to a history of looking at the black community as less. I'd argue that we have a pretty long history of treating all celebrities - of any color - as show ponies, and I'd guess that probably has more to do with this incident than subconscious racial bias. But...we'll probably never know.
That's fine. But, again, that wasnt the point of Jake's post. in fact, he clearly states the point of his post.
I understand your point was different, and that's fine. But I wasnt replying to you, I was replying to Jake. Whose main point focused on how the current systemic issues in this country lends itself to the treatment of athletes in the United States. Again, he literally states that's his point above. Highlighting that these issues are prevalent, and often worse, in other parts of the world isnt to deflect from the issues in the United States or deny them all together. I agree they exist.
It's to rebuke his opinion/view as to why it's happening. Again, not to deny its existence.
I think his thesis, which I bolded above, denies this and does a good job emphasizing why we shouldnt speak on others behalf.