The refs were cowards
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Grandpa Jazz
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I understand your point of view. I really would rather be diplomatic. However, pro sports is a different world. Its a bit like when Ostertag was slapped at a practice in LA. Kobe i think. And skulked away like a whipped puppy. He lost respect in just about everyone's eyes. In the real world or a perfect world his lack of reaction may even of been admirable. But not in that circumstance ! Favors will learn to maintain his cool after stuff like this happens. That's why i approve heartily of Earl's (attempted) retaliation.
The game favors criminal behavior too much, but I do not approve of using criminal behavior even though it does work... and just because another player gets away with it does not mean a Jazz player will get away with it. Violence plays a larger role than it should in determining success in the NBA than it should, but I do not approve of it.
Grandpa Jazz
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Now that's just an over-reaction Northeast. If Watson had taken a swing at Dirk that would of been very wrong and counter-productive and actual violence. Dirk's action was not criminal behavior either. He was searching for an edge, an Watson just told him to search elsewhere.
Grandpa Jazz
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Sigh !
A sigh?
You quote me, and say i overreacted, but in the quote I was referring to Kobe, not Watson.
I didn't say Watson assaulted anyone.
I think Watson overreacted, and you don't.
I am not surprised that the refs made him pay a price for his aggression.
I just don't think that the slap of a ball after the play is over is such a big deal.
You quote me, and say i overreacted, but in the quote I was referring to Kobe, not Watson.
I didn't say Watson assaulted anyone.
I think Watson overreacted, and you don't.
I am not surprised that the refs made him pay a price for his aggression.
I just don't think that the slap of a ball after the play is over is such a big deal.
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MVP
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It was Shaq, not Kobe. After one successfull game Tag said something to the media, like Shaq can be stopped. Then before next Jazz/Lakers game Shaq bitchslaped Tag and he fell on the floor crying" may lenses, my lenses". At least thats how it is written in Shaq's book.