On Billups, Kidd, fandom and a reckoning that isn't happening

The status quo on how the NBA community deals with (or does not deal with) those accused of sexual violence is unsustainable.

Good morning. Let’s basketball.

In the past few days, the Mavericks have hired Jason Kidd and the Blazers have hired Chauncey Billups. The Blazers’ hiring process earned a lot of scrutiny owing to a fan backlash given allegations of rape raised against Billups in 1997. I had not been aware of these allegations until recent weeks — I feel comfortable in s…