I think Don Cherry is hilarious, and that most of what he says is just a big act, calculated to raise a ruckus and get people's attention. So far it is working great. Does he say idiotic things? You betcha! Is he a bigot? He may be to some extent, but I could say that about a lot of people.

And the other thing to consider is this: He is Shane McBride's biggest hero. Shane wants to BE Don Cherry when he grows up.