Randy Savage
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Well yeah there are a few that know how to throw down...but most of the fights in the NBA, involve flailing ***** slaps...
Randy Savage
well it happens...i kinda dislike the whole "NBA are pusses" statement, its a sport involving skill that requires a ball going into a hole, not knocking dudes around like 300lb linemen, so make up your mind what you want to watch it for...its not directed at anyone, its just a generalization, i personally love the NBA and i have had season tickets to the Magic since forever thanks to my aunt...i like the game and the atmosphere, plus i make a bit of cash on bets with the NBA...
i get that a lot of people don't like it, because of the young kids, their attitudes, their salaries and their antics, but it is what it is, i don't like golf at all, but i never down it and tiger makes ungodly amounts of cash...
meh
all in all this was a bad deal, this shouldn't happen, but it did now lets hope it blows over...
i get that a lot of people don't like it, because of the young kids, their attitudes, their salaries and their antics, but it is what it is, i don't like golf at all, but i never down it and tiger makes ungodly amounts of cash...
meh
all in all this was a bad deal, this shouldn't happen, but it did now lets hope it blows over...
Randy Savage
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Lol I know what you mean, I'm just an avid hockey fan //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
I used to love watching basketball...last couple of years I've just stopped watching altogether....I guess it has something to do with the Knicks being pathetic...
traksta15
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I love lamp.
i like the nba but college basketball > nba basketball
traksta15
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I love lamp.
true...but i can't wait for march madness!!
Carmelo issues public apology...
17th December, 2006 - 7:40 pm
Rocky Mountain News -
Carmelo Anthony released a statement on Sunday regarding his involvement in Saturday's brawl at Madison Square Garden.
"Last night's altercation with the Knicks escalated further than it should have. I take full responsibility for my actions in the matter. In the heat of the moment I let my emotions get the best of me. I apologize to the fans, the Denver Nuggets , the NBA, my mother, and my family for the embarrassment I have caused them. I ask you all for your forgiveness.
"I also want to make a personal apology to Mardy Collins and his family. My actions were inexcusable, and I am sorry for making this an even more embarrassing situation."
hopefully that wraps it up for the melo bashing, yea he messed up but, he knows it...
17th December, 2006 - 7:40 pm
Rocky Mountain News -
Carmelo Anthony released a statement on Sunday regarding his involvement in Saturday's brawl at Madison Square Garden.
"Last night's altercation with the Knicks escalated further than it should have. I take full responsibility for my actions in the matter. In the heat of the moment I let my emotions get the best of me. I apologize to the fans, the Denver Nuggets , the NBA, my mother, and my family for the embarrassment I have caused them. I ask you all for your forgiveness.
"I also want to make a personal apology to Mardy Collins and his family. My actions were inexcusable, and I am sorry for making this an even more embarrassing situation."
hopefully that wraps it up for the melo bashing, yea he messed up but, he knows it...
I thought the Thread title was a dumb chicks *****
nice little article i found today, just backs up my legitimate hate for nate, people are talking about him getting a mirrored suspension of whatever melo gets...
"Little Nate can spell big trouble"
BY FRANK ISOLA
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER
Nate Robinson played a major role in escalating Saturday's melee with the Nuggets.
Nate Robinson is, in his humble opinion, "Nate the Great."
And then there was the embarrassing moment three weeks ago when he tried to bounce the ball off the floor and dunk it against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a play that was ruled a travel and made the Knicks look like an undisciplined group of street-ballers.
Robinson's explanation was as peculiar as his decision to attempt the dunk in the first place.
"That's why they call me Spontaneous Nate," he said.
Spontaneous, yes. Great? Not quite. And now Robinson has a new nickname: Instigator. His role in Saturday's Knicks-Nuggets fight cannot be underestimated. Instead of pulling Mardy Collins away from J.R. Smith and allowing the referees to intervene, Robinson went after Smith and ended up fighting with the Denver guard and spilling into the front row.
Robinson and Carmelo Anthony figure to receive lengthy suspensions because both were responsible for escalating the situation.
After the game, Robinson said he did not regret his actions and made the stunning revelation that Collins' flagrant takedown was not only "a good, clean hard foul" but that it was premeditated.
"For what they did as in keeping guys in, I knew a foul was going to come," Robinson said Saturday. "A hard one because we're not going to let guys keep dunking when they're up 20 and they have their starters in. It was a good clean hard foul. After that, it went downhill from there."
Robinson later added: "They wanted to embarrass us. It was a slap in the face to us as a team and a franchise and we weren't going to let that happen."
Clearly, Robinson forgot what he did against Cleveland or what he said after the game upon hearing that Isiah Thomas told the media that Robinson would not try that dunk again. Robinson agreed but quickly added he would try it only if the Knicks are "ahead by 20."
Since Robinson joined the Knicks last season as a throw-in in the Kurt Thomas-Quentin Richardson trade, he has become a fan favorite because of his incredible athletic ability. Many of the Knicks' marketing campaigns involve Robinson. Last week, the Knicks handed out life-sized posters of the diminutive second-year player. Robinson's popularity soared last year when the 5-9 guard won the slam dunk contest during All-Star Weekend in Houston and peaked again at the Garden this season when he blocked a shot from Yao Ming.
But to teammates and coaches he also can be the annoying little brother who talks too much and can't control his emotions. Larry Brown tried to get Robinson sent to the Developmental League last season, only to be rebuffed by management.
Before the Knicks' home opener last month, MSG Network recorded Robinson outside the locker room posing and dancing for the cameras. Teammates tried to stop him but Robinson continued dancing. Robinson also has earned a reputation as a bench jockey who trash-talks to players on the floor. He also has been criticized by teammates for, ironically enough, showboating.
Last year, Robinson was involved in two fights with teammates. He went after Jerome James with a broom during a practice and then had to be separated from fighting Malik Rose in the shower. The shower fight prompted a veteran teammate to give Robinson another nickname.
"That's just Nate," the Knick said. "He's a jerk."
if anyone cares...
"Little Nate can spell big trouble"
BY FRANK ISOLA
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER
Nate Robinson played a major role in escalating Saturday's melee with the Nuggets.
Nate Robinson is, in his humble opinion, "Nate the Great."
And then there was the embarrassing moment three weeks ago when he tried to bounce the ball off the floor and dunk it against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a play that was ruled a travel and made the Knicks look like an undisciplined group of street-ballers.
Robinson's explanation was as peculiar as his decision to attempt the dunk in the first place.
"That's why they call me Spontaneous Nate," he said.
Spontaneous, yes. Great? Not quite. And now Robinson has a new nickname: Instigator. His role in Saturday's Knicks-Nuggets fight cannot be underestimated. Instead of pulling Mardy Collins away from J.R. Smith and allowing the referees to intervene, Robinson went after Smith and ended up fighting with the Denver guard and spilling into the front row.
Robinson and Carmelo Anthony figure to receive lengthy suspensions because both were responsible for escalating the situation.
After the game, Robinson said he did not regret his actions and made the stunning revelation that Collins' flagrant takedown was not only "a good, clean hard foul" but that it was premeditated.
"For what they did as in keeping guys in, I knew a foul was going to come," Robinson said Saturday. "A hard one because we're not going to let guys keep dunking when they're up 20 and they have their starters in. It was a good clean hard foul. After that, it went downhill from there."
Robinson later added: "They wanted to embarrass us. It was a slap in the face to us as a team and a franchise and we weren't going to let that happen."
Clearly, Robinson forgot what he did against Cleveland or what he said after the game upon hearing that Isiah Thomas told the media that Robinson would not try that dunk again. Robinson agreed but quickly added he would try it only if the Knicks are "ahead by 20."
Since Robinson joined the Knicks last season as a throw-in in the Kurt Thomas-Quentin Richardson trade, he has become a fan favorite because of his incredible athletic ability. Many of the Knicks' marketing campaigns involve Robinson. Last week, the Knicks handed out life-sized posters of the diminutive second-year player. Robinson's popularity soared last year when the 5-9 guard won the slam dunk contest during All-Star Weekend in Houston and peaked again at the Garden this season when he blocked a shot from Yao Ming.
But to teammates and coaches he also can be the annoying little brother who talks too much and can't control his emotions. Larry Brown tried to get Robinson sent to the Developmental League last season, only to be rebuffed by management.
Before the Knicks' home opener last month, MSG Network recorded Robinson outside the locker room posing and dancing for the cameras. Teammates tried to stop him but Robinson continued dancing. Robinson also has earned a reputation as a bench jockey who trash-talks to players on the floor. He also has been criticized by teammates for, ironically enough, showboating.
Last year, Robinson was involved in two fights with teammates. He went after Jerome James with a broom during a practice and then had to be separated from fighting Malik Rose in the shower. The shower fight prompted a veteran teammate to give Robinson another nickname.
"That's just Nate," the Knick said. "He's a jerk."
if anyone cares...
luvinthebass
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i figured the first time watchin that little clip that dude had of the punch it was gonna be a big old haymaker punch not a slap //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif what the nba fights come to
suspensions have been handed down
Melo - 15 games
Robinson - 10 games (up front until further review)
JR Smith - 10 games (should have been more like 5 but understandable)
on a side note Isiah Thomas is expected to receive a 10 game suspension for his involvement aswell
Melo - 15 games
Robinson - 10 games (up front until further review)
JR Smith - 10 games (should have been more like 5 but understandable)
on a side note Isiah Thomas is expected to receive a 10 game suspension for his involvement aswell
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