Is Hayward Respected More Now By Opposing Players?

[enchilada_style]

There are a lot of examples of standing up for yourself without being ejected. Getting a tech or giving up free throws I think are a small price to pay especially in the 2nd quarter of a non playoff game.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Sending a message does not require Gordo to challenge West to an MMA fight nor does it mean he throws a punch and I doubt he becomes the Ron Artest of the league.

What is sending a message?

Walking up to West with his chest out like he is about to fight, but not actually fighting?

Pretty much everyone realizes how ridiculous of a practice this is and just makes fun of NBA's fake fights.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

There are a lot of examples of standing up for yourself without being ejected. Getting a tech or giving up free throws I think are a small price to pay especially in the 2nd quarter of a non playoff game.

Pretty much the only reason to do those things is to appease your own ego of "feeling like a man", which is stupid that you aren't comfortable or confident in your masculinity to the point that you feel you have to prove it.

Like I said, if this was a pick-up game, it makes sense. In an officiated NBA game, it doesn't.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The Oklahoma City Thunder (So did the Indiana Pacers) missed teh playoffs by 1 game this year. To say there are "meaningless" regular season games is foolish.

 

[enchilada_style]

What is sending a message?

Walking up to West with his chest out like he is about to fight, but not actually fighting?

Pretty much everyone realizes how ridiculous of a practice this is and just makes fun of NBA's fake fights.

Yes, I think he can stick up for himself without actually turning it into an mma fight as with nearly every scuffle in the NBA these are not going to be knock down drag outs.

 

[enchilada_style]

The Oklahoma City Thunder (So did the Indiana Pacers) missed teh playoffs by 1 game this year. To say there are "meaningless" regular season games is foolish.

So a technical foul would be the difference between making the playoffs and not? I think that is unlikely.

 

[JazzForLifee]

For sure next time someone puts their finger in your ear you don't just walk away with your hands up.

or you punch him and get suspended for a few games.

hayward did a right thing.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

So a technical foul would be the difference between making the playoffs and not? I think that is unlikely.

If they lose the game by a point it could be.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Yes, I think he can stick up for himself without actually turning it into an mma fight as with nearly every scuffle in the NBA these are not going to be knock down drag outs.

What would you do?

 

[enchilada_style]

What would you do?

Well im different, I'd probably put my finger up his ***.

 

[enchilada_style]

What would you do?

Or nibble the ear lobe

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Well im different, I'd probably put my finger up his ***.

Yeah, OK we can now officially stop listening to this poster on this subject.