Gobert thinks Waiters tried to injure him

[dipship31]

Ya, looks intentional. I think he was trying to block him from getting the ball.

I agree, I don't think he was out to injure Rudy, but it was reckless as **** and way too dangerous to even attempt.

 

[Nate505]

I voted Hard To Tell, mostly because while I don't think he went in with the idea of "hey, let's go **** his leg up," but he really didn't seem to care once he was committed to the roll.

 

[SoUjazzfan]

It definitely looked reckless to me. If the shoe was on the other foot I'd bet Waiters is saying the same as Rudy. Hopefully what comes around goes around. The things that really burns is Waiters was the one who put the game out of reach at the close. (Well him and our abysmal shooting.) I can't believe I could ever think it, but Mack would be a better option than some of the guys who are taking shots for us now.*

*Sarcasm (mostly)

 

[prodigy]

He definitely threw his body into him. Very dangerous, is the nba looking it to it?

 

[LogGrad98]

I think he intentionally changed direction toward Rudy, causing him to hit Rudy in the legs. I do not think he intended to injure Rudy specifically. I think he was trying to keep Rudy from getting to the ball. However, just like I may not intend to kill anyone when I pull the trigger, I would still pay the price if someone were hurt or killed. For intentionally causing contact that caused an injury he should get suspended for a game or three.

 

[LogGrad98]

So in the end it is a bad poll. Yes, he intentionally threw himself into Rudy, and no, he did not intend to injure, but just to keep him from the ball.

 

[Coach Ellis]

So in the end it is a bad poll. Yes, he intentionally threw himself into Rudy, and no, he did not intend to injure, but just to keep him from the ball.

Regardless of intent, it’s s dangerous non basketball move. Stuff like that shouldn’t be tolerated.

 

[RJF]

When you go at someone’s knees like that, your intent is to injure. Those saying otherwise should pull their head out of their ***.

 

[jazzfan1971]

I think it is extremely difficult to judge his intent here. Pretty reckless though.

 

[Joe Bagadonuts]

It seems obvious that he switched from chasing the ball to throwing himself into Rudy. Very dirty play.

 

[LogGrad98]

I think he intentionally changed direction toward Rudy, causing him to hit Rudy in the legs. I do not think he intended to injure Rudy specifically. I think he was trying to keep Rudy from getting to the ball. However, just like I may not intend to kill anyone when I pull the trigger, I would still pay the price if someone were hurt or killed. For intentionally causing contact that caused an injury he should get suspended for a game or three.

Regardless of intent, it’s s dangerous non basketball move. Stuff like that shouldn’t be tolerated.

You didn't read many posts did you?

 

[Coach Ellis]

You didn't read many posts did you?

I missed that one for sure. Great take on things.