Wee Bey or Chris Partlow

[BearGrounds]

No evidence to suggest Namond became a liar.
His last scene was just him in a school performing well at a debate.

That said, Clay Davis' position is hard to scoff at from Bey's position.

Namond's character is revealed quite well; he's a poser, big time. He lacks character, and hides behind his father's reputation.

There's nothing "behind his words" as Michael points out while they're looking at jewelry and discussing how Namond got played by Canard.

 

[MarcoW]

Namond's character is revealed quite well; he's a poser, big time. He lacks character, and hides behind his father's reputation.

he wasn't a gangster. When he accepted this and started trying in school he actually became successful.

 

[BearGrounds]

he wasn't a gangster. When he accepted this and started trying in school he actually became successful.

He pretended to be a gangster as best he could, but at the end of the day he was just a punk.

He became successful because Colvin took him under his wing and gave him an avenue. He's still the same faker.

 

[MarcoW]

He pretended to be a gangster as best he could, but at the end of the day he was just a punk.

He became successful because Colvin took him under his wing and gave him an avenue. He's still the same faker.

I disagree.
I'm pretty sure he was meant to be an example that someone can make a future for themselves even if they come from a bad place (father in prison, useless mother) but that it takes more help than we give (Colvin's help was required).

 

[BearGrounds]

I disagree.
I'm pretty sure he was meant to be an example that someone can make a future for themselves even if they come from a bad place (father in prison, useless mother) but that it takes more help than we give (Colvin's help was required).

I think his story was meant to show how spineless people get into positions of power. To show us how the Clay Davis's of the world get into office. A person like Namond isn't going to lead others to greener pastures. We're talking about a kid that was portrayed as having a bully's mentality, and was a coward behind his tough talk.

 

[MarcoW]

I think his story was meant to show how spineless people get into positions of power. To show us how the Clay Davis's of the world get into office. A person like Namond isn't going to lead others to greener pastures. We're talking about a kid that was portrayed as having a bully's mentality, and was a coward behind his tough talk.

he was that way because of his mama who constantly pressured him into being a drug dealer.
When he had a realistic parental figure things changed.

 

[MarloStanfield]

Parlow is a stone cold killer

 

[BearGrounds]

he was that way because of his mama who constantly pressured him into being a drug dealer.
When he had a realistic parental figure things changed.

Whatever the cause, he was what he was. The kind of person to pick on weaklings yet fall back when pressed. The look Michael gives him when he betrays his toughness act over the Canard issue says it all.

Namond has the kind of shit characteristics that hurt a society when given an opportunity to do so. Just like Clay.

 

[LionExMachina]

Part of being an effective enforcer is perception. We Bay was effective, but Partlow emitted something that elicited a supernatural dread from those on the street. Dude was the motherfucking boogieman to cats. Too evil to even pic his fro.

 

[Gutter Chris]

Chris and its not even close.

 

[BearGrounds]

he was that way because of his mama who constantly pressured him into being a drug dealer.
When he had a realistic parental figure things changed.

To further support my assertion that Namond was meant to portray the new Clay Davis.

Don't think the fact that they shared a line was coincidence.

 

[MarcoW]

To further support my assertion that Namond was meant to portray the new Clay Davis.

Don't think the fact that they shared a line was coincidence.

that is good evidence but if thats what they were trying to do they didn't provide enough context.
And as I said, even if it is what they were going for becoming Clay Davis is a success compared to where everyone else wound up.

One became a drug addict.
One became another Omar, and as Omar himself showed, is destined to die.
Even Marlo showed at the end he wasn't willing to move forward.

 

[JudoThrowFiasco]

Chris by a mile -- he was smart and professional. If im running a business, im hiring him over Bay, all day, everyday.

Showing up hours before a hit, just to make sure it goes smooth and trains up and comers.

He is way more valuable.

Bay would do what hes told -- but i wouldnt trust him with business that absolutely can not fail.

 

[Seano]

Wee Bey himself said the new generation was more dangerous.

 

[Goodfella86]

Chris wins this. It's actually pretty close, but Chris is the GOAT Right Hand Man of all time.