So what would make this racist is if all people of color have big lips which is not the case. Was it a stupid thing to say? Absolutely. Was it racist? I think that is a stretch from race baiters who try to make every statement racist
I seem to remember Polian telling the Pegulas to hire him. Chances are he was somewhat familiar with Beane, not sure if they ever served together in Carolina...
Basham is a solid player and don't really love anyone on the board left more than him with maybe the exception of getting a Center in case Morse get more concussions