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Not a very 'peaceful' thing to do, for someone named 'World Peace'...


Good grief... that was one heck of an elbow!
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    He should be banned from the game PERMANENTLY!
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      Originally Posted by Dave Patterson View Post

      He should be banned from the game PERMANENTLY!
      Absolutely correct Dave.
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      You know, the first time I saw this I thought "suspend him at least for the rest of the season and then the first playoff series", but after watching it again I think you are right Dave. Just ban him from the game. After all, he was one of the guys who went into the stands after fans. He's had his second chance. The NBA isn't the NHL.

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      He should be banned from the game PERMANENTLY!
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  • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
    He kept a lid on himself for about 3 years but ...
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    Not the first time for him for behavior like that. Guys like him are why I no longer watch the NBA. That and the poor officiating.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
    Another few inches forward on the guys head (temple) and he could have caused a major concussion, hemmoraging of the brain, or even death.

    I say again...he should be banned permanently.
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    I doubt if 90% of the players themselves want him banned for life.

    But we'll see what's going to happen.


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      coming from him, not surprised...is anyone???
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        I think they should suspend him for the rest of the season, at least. Then put him in the ring for a few rounds with Mike Tyson, before they let him play again.
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  • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
    News flash...


    Just last April, World Peace won the NBA's J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, primarily for his work in mental health awareness.
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    Whoopee. The video speaks for itself.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
      Originally Posted by KimW View Post

      Whoopee. The video speaks for itself.
      C'mon Kim...he should be able to nail a player in the head whenever he see's fit.

      After all, that award puts him above integrity and character and all that...:rolleyes:
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    I know a guy that was killed by a blow to the temple. Sure let the guy be above any REAL reprimand for violently dangerous behavior -- just make sure that he's not above murder charges.
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    These are the sports figures our children are suppose to look up to as role models.
    Anyone that thinks is is good sportsmanship or even acceptable behavior needs some serious therapy.
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  • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
    Meta gets 7 game suspension from NBA.
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      Slap on the wrist. Hopefully the Lakers will be out in one series, he will retire and change his name to Bob Smith.

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      Meta gets 7 game suspension from NBA.
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        Originally Posted by TimPhelan View Post

        Slap on the wrist. Hopefully the Lakers will be out in one series, he will retire and change his name again to Bob Smith.

        As a Laker fan I think the suspension was excessive.

        3 games would have been a lot fairer.


        The NBA probably wanted to give him even more games but the players union wouldn't allow it.

        As for our upcoming series against Denver I really don't know what to expect but of course I'm hoping for the best.

        It may even go 7 games but I'm a little leery of a total Laker collapse - like we did last year verses the now defending champs.


        This is probably Meta's last season.


        All The Best!!


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        • Profile picture of the author KimW
          Originally Posted by TLTheLiberator View Post

          As a Laker fan I think the suspension was excessive.

          3 games would have been a lot fairer.


          The NBA probably wanted to give him even more games but the players union wouldn't allow it.

          As for our upcoming series against Denver I really don't know what to expect but of course I'm hoping for the best.

          It may even go 7 games but I'm a little leery of a total Laker collapse - like we did last year verses the now defending champs.


          This is probably Meta's last season.


          All The Best!!


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          • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
            Originally Posted by KimW View Post

            See post 16.

            I have asked you to not respond to any of my posts and I will do the same for you.

            If I happen to post in the same thread as you, I promise it will not be in regards to anything you post.


            Will you comply???


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              Originally Posted by TLTheLiberator View Post

              I have asked you to not respond to any of my posts and I will do the same for you.

              If I happen to post in the same thread as you, I promise it will not be in regards to anything you post.


              Will you comply???


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              No, I told you how to put me on the ignore list if you want. I have just as much right to post in any thread as you do.
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              • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
                Originally Posted by KimW View Post

                No, I told you how to put me on the ignore list if you want. I have just as much right to post in any thread as you do.
                I know and agree that you have the right to post in any thread you want.

                That's not what I'm talking about.

                I'm talking about...

                I'm going to ignore your posts, comments etc. and I would like you to do the same for me.

                To be clear...

                ... please do not comment directly on any of my posts and I going to do the same for you - and your threads, whether you comply or not.

                Is that clear and do you comply??


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                • Profile picture of the author KimW
                  Originally Posted by TLTheLiberator View Post

                  I know and agree that you have the right to post in any thread you want.

                  That's not what I'm talking about.

                  I'm talking about...

                  I'm going to ignore your posts, comments etc. and I would like you to do the same for me.

                  To be clear...

                  ... please do not comment directly on any of my posts and I going to do the same for you - and your threads, whether you comply or not.

                  Is that clear and do you comply??


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                  Already answered that.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Originally Posted by TLTheLiberator View Post

      Meta gets 7 game suspension from NBA.
      Not enough. The NBA needs to take a hard stance, similar to how the NFL is taking a hard line against intentionally trying to knock players out of the game. The sport needs cleaned up. Thug-ball is one of the reasons the sport has been suffering declines in attendance and television share for years.

      That may not be the case in every city, but overall it is. A couple years ago there was another NBA thread and I did some searching online for stats, and found that over the last ten years (that stats were availabe for) the NBA lost either just over or just under 50% of it's TV share -- I can't remember which it was, but I remember being a little surprised it was that much.

      I still love college basketball, but haven't watched the NBA in several years, so if you think that disqualifies my opinion that's fine, but there are a lot of ex-fans. Stern needs to step down. He's doing the sport no good.
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  • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
    Gee, I wonder why the NHL isn't called "thug-ball"?

    Within the last 2 months 2 teams started fighting before the 1st puck was dropped and fighting is an accepted part of the game.

    Oh, that's right, they play with a puck.


    Some have argued that the criticism of the NBA is hypocritical and some of it race based, ...

    ...considering the relative lack of criticism in the media of Major League Baseball, National Football League or The National Hockey League or players could be called...

    ... thugs on ice.


    If folks want to see the best basketball on the planet they still must tune into the NBA no matter what some critics say.

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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Originally Posted by TLTheLiberator View Post

      Some have argued that the criticism of the NBA is hypocritical and some of it race based, ...
      Who? Where? I've never seen that, but then again I don't pay much attention to the NBA anymore.

      ...considering the relative lack of criticism in the media of Major League Baseball, National Football League or The National Hockey League or players could be called...

      ... thugs on ice.
      I would agree with thugs on ice. It has nothing to do with race (speaking for myself). It has to do with fighting in a sport where fighting isn't supposed to be part of the sport. See, I wouldn't call boxing a thug-sport because they are supposed to fight. I also wouldn't call college basketball thug-ball because scenes like that are much more rare.

      If folks want to see the best basketball on the planet they still must tune into the NBA no matter what some critics say.
      I think the college game is much better, but "best" in this case will always subjective. If you want to be honest about it, there is no "best" between the NBA and the NCAA. There is only a personal preference. Enjoy your thug-ball, my friend!

      By the way, Regular season NBA ratings on network TV since 1996:

      NBC 1996 5.0
      NBC 1997 4.7
      NBC 1998 4.6
      NBC 1999 4.3
      NBC 2000 3.3
      NBC 2001 3.0
      NBC 2002 N/A
      ABC 2003 2.6
      ABC 2004 2.4
      ABC 2005 2.2
      ABC 2006 2.2

      Source: National Basketball Association Nielsen ratings - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

      Good news for you though, I saw one site that reports that NBA viewership is up 36% this year. They said that put it on a par with hockey's Stanley Cup. Maybe it's making a comeback!
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      • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
        Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

        Who? Where? I've never seen that, but then again I don't pay much attention to the NBA anymore.



        I would agree with thugs on ice. It has nothing to do with race (speaking for myself). It has to do with fighting in a sport where fighting isn't supposed to be part of the sport. See, I wouldn't call boxing a thug-sport because they are supposed to fight. I also wouldn't call college basketball thug-ball because scenes like that are much more rare.



        I think the college game is much better, but "best" in this case will always subjective. If you want to be honest about it, there is no "best" between the NBA and the NCAA. There is only a personal preference. Enjoy your thug-ball, my friend!

        By the way, Regular season NBA ratings on network TV since 1996:

        NBC 1996 5.0
        NBC 1997 4.7
        NBC 1998 4.6
        NBC 1999 4.3
        NBC 2000 3.3
        NBC 2001 3.0
        NBC 2002 N/A
        ABC 2003 2.6
        ABC 2004 2.4
        ABC 2005 2.2
        ABC 2006 2.2

        Source: National Basketball Association Nielsen ratings - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

        Good news for you though, I saw one site that reports that NBA viewership is up 36% this year. They said that put it on a par with hockey's Stanley Cup. Maybe it's making a comeback!

        FYI...


        The best college players go on to play in the pros.

        Most players that dominate in the college game become role players in the pro game.

        Anyone saying college basketball is a better game than the pros is just like saying minor league baseball is better than major league baseball and...

        ...it does not compute.

        So...

        The college game may be "better" for you and others with your "frame of mind" to watch and to enjoy...


        ... but it's not a better game as far as "basketball" is concerned ...


        ...in any way, shape or form for people that know basketball and want to see the "best" in action.


        Calling the NBA thug-ball is about as smart as believing regulations are responsible for massive jobs leaving the country - as it also has no basis in fact as...


        ...only folks with a "particular" worldview are apt to call the NBA thug-ball.


        Enjoy the amateurs - I'd rather enjoy both.


        BTW...

        As far as popularity of the league is concerned...

        New markets have opened worldwide to make up for the haters in America leaving the game for nonsensical reasons.


        Good riddens to all the green-eyed haters out there - and you know who you are.


        - There are also all kinds of social media signs the NBA is quite popular.

        In the U.S. alone, something like 180 million people are said to like or follow the NBA, its teams and its players.

        The league says no other sport can top that. Maybe maybe not.


        Anyways, much to the haters chagrin,...


        ...the NBA is a long, long, long way from it's deathbed in this country and around the world.


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          By the way, here's the original "World" in the NBA and I loved watching him play with my Warriors:

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          • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
            Originally Posted by TimPhelan View Post

            By the way, here's the original "World" in the NBA and I loved watching him play with my Warriors:

            THE LEGEND - World B. Free MIX by MISIEK - YouTube


            Yea, the original World something to watch.

            I didn't know he averaged 20 points per game in his NBA career but I do remember him playing for your team.


            I didn't know the following either...



            (From wikipedia )

            Currently, Free is director of player development and a community ambassador for the Philadelphia 76ers.

            Among other things, he greets fans at 76ers home games in his flamboyant/colorful wardrobe.

            Free has also led the Sixers' "Summer Hoops Tour".

            On November 30, 2005, Free was honored as a Cleveland Cavaliers Legend at halftime of the Cavaliers game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

            Dick Vitale often uses his name in college basketball season previews to give the award for best name.


            All The Best!!

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    The NBA is far cleaner today that it was in the 70s or 80s.

    Try driving the lane and dunking over Wes Unseld. He would have put you in the 3rd row of seats.

    Dave Cowens or Bill Lambeer would get into a fist fight just about every night.

    Kareem had one of the biggest cheap-shot punches when he sucker-punched Kent Benson. And let's not forget Kermit Washington's punch that broke Rudy T's face.

    The NBA has added rules to prevent the extra BS, such as not being able to leave the bench during a fight, as well as automatic suspensions for any player throwing a punch.
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      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      The NBA is far cleaner today that it was in the 70s or 80s.

      Try driving the lane and dunking over Wes Unseld. He would have put you in the 3rd row of seats.

      Dave Cowens or Bill Lambeer would get into a fist fight just about every night.

      Kareem had one of the biggest cheap-shot punches when he sucker-punched Kent Benson. And let's not forget Kermit Washington's punch that broke Rudy T's face.

      The NBA has added rules to prevent the extra BS, such as not being able to leave the bench during a fight, as well as automatic suspensions for any player throwing a punch.
      Kurt,
      even if that is so, it is obviously not enough.
      I still stand by my statement:

      "These are the sports figures our children are suppose to look up to as role models.
      Anyone that thinks is is good sportsmanship or even acceptable behavior needs some serious therapy."
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        Originally Posted by KimW View Post

        Kurt,
        even if that is so, it is obviously not enough.
        I still stand by my statement:

        "These are the sports figures our children are suppose to look up to as role models.
        Anyone that thinks is is good sportsmanship or even acceptable behavior needs some serious therapy."
        It is "so" and it has nothing to do with your statement, other than the fact the NBA is trying to do something about it.

        By you repeating your statement in a post where you quote my post indicates you think I imply the action by Ron Artest was OK. I never said that. It was poor sportsmanship. Not sure how you confused me saying it used to be worse than it is now, with Artest's actions being OK?

        The real question is what action should the NBA have taken? This is the issue that's up for debate. You'll never end all violence in sports, it just won't happen.

        BTW, Artest claims it was totally accidental and he never saw Harden.
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          Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

          It is "so" and it has nothing to do with your statement, other than the fact the NBA is trying to do something about it.

          By you repeating your statement in a post where you quote my post indicates you think I imply the action by Ron Artest was OK. I never said that. It was poor sportsmanship. Not sure how you confused me saying it used to be worse than it is now, with Artest's actions being OK?

          The real question is what action should the NBA have taken? This is the issue that's up for debate. You'll never end all violence in sports, it just won't happen.

          BTW, Artest claims it was totally accidental and he never saw Harden.
          I didn't say it wasn't so.
          I wasn't disagreeing with you,either. I was just saying it isn't enough.
          And I wasn't implying that you thought the action was OK. I don't see how you saw that I was saying you thought his actions were ok, just as I don't see how you feel that is what I was saying.
          Apparently it is a misunderstanding on both parts. But to clarify, I wasn't implying you thought that his actions were ok, I was only saying the actions taken by the NBA were not enough.

          And I agree,there will never be an end to violence in sports, it's inherent in most of them,but there needs to be an end to intentional actions like this clearly was,even if now he claims it wasn't,the video shows it very clearly.

          Sorry for the confusion.

          EDIT: I see the NBA has had the video removed.

          http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireSto...0#.T5gUjLNSTSh
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      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      The NBA is far cleaner today that it was in the 70s or 80s.

      The NBA has added rules to prevent the extra BS, such as not being able to leave the bench during a fight, as well as automatic suspensions for any player throwing a punch.
      I think I agree. The referees seems to blow their whistles far more often nowadays, which is one of the reasons why I have lost a bit of interest to be honest. It just interrupts the flow of the game.

      That said, I do not approve of this type of behaviour of course.
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    • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      The NBA is far cleaner today that it was in the 70s or 80s.

      Try driving the lane and dunking over Wes Unseld. He would have put you in the 3rd row of seats.

      Dave Cowens or Bill Lambeer would get into a fist fight just about every night.

      Kareem had one of the biggest cheap-shot punches when he sucker-punched Kent Benson. And let's not forget Kermit Washington's punch that broke Rudy T's face.

      The NBA has added rules to prevent the extra BS, such as not being able to leave the bench during a fight, as well as automatic suspensions for any player throwing a punch.

      When Kevin Mchale closed-lined Kurt Rambus, I don't think he was suspended at all.

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    He is an athlete and athletes are rough, sometimes stuff happens in the games
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      Originally Posted by RadiantFire View Post

      He is an athlete and athletes are rough, sometimes stuff happens in the games
      "Stuff" can and does happen.
      A deliberate smash to the head like that isn't "stuff". :rolleyes:
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      Originally Posted by imscam View Post

      **** ron artest. I'm a laker fan and I hate him after watching that elbow hit

      After reading the above...


      I doubt if you are really a Laker fan.


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    Posted in wrong place.


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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Originally Posted by TLTheLiberator View Post

    FYI...
    The best college players go on to play in the pros. Most players that dominate in the college game become role players in the pro game.
    D-uh. Hello Captain Obvious.

    The difference is in how the game is played and officiated at the two levels, not who the players are. Too subtle for you?

    Anyone saying college basketball is a better game than the pros is just like saying minor league baseball is better than major league baseball and...

    ...it does not compute.

    So...

    The college game may be "better" for you and others with your "frame of mind" to watch and to enjoy...


    ... but it's not a better game as far as "basketball" is concerned ...


    ...in any way, shape or form for people that know basketball and want to see the "best" in action.
    Wrong. The "best" is always subjective in this context. Who is the best guitar player? Which is the best sport, tennis or badmitton? Who is the best mother? What is the best breakfast cereal?

    The "best" is always subjective, and all your blathering won't change that. All you are saying is what YOU think is the best, but you do not speak for anyone but yourself.

    Calling the NBA thug-ball is about as smart as believing regulations are responsible for massive jobs leaving the country - as it also has no basis in fact as...
    It's an opinion, and your false dichotomy is what has no basis in this discussion. Your opinion is different from mine. Sorry you can't accept that, but all you're doing is arguing about whose opinion is right. How smart is that? Neither opinion has to be useful to someone else, that's why they are OUR opinions. Everybody gets to have their own. And you don't get to decide the value of my opinion for everyone else. You might want to look into why you keep trying to do that, or why you think your opinion is better or more important than others.

    ...only folks with a "particular" worldview are apt to call the NBA thug-ball.
    Why don't you say what you mean instead of making allusions? And tell us your name. You post under a pseudonym and make all sorts of derogatory inferences. How brave of you! If you want to stand up for YOUR values and opinions, and especially if you want to cast aspersions on me, then stand up and be proud of YOURSELF instead of hiding behind a comic book nickname.

    As far as popularity of the league is concerned...

    New markets have opened worldwide to make up for the haters in America leaving the game for nonsensical reasons.

    Good riddens to all the green-eyed haters out there - and you know who you are.
    Calling someone a hater because they don't see things as you do is lame and intellectually vacant. Nonsense is subjective. You want to call me names? Come out from behind your anonymous user name and be responisible for your words like an adult.

    - There are also all kinds of social media signs the NBA is quite popular.

    ...the NBA is a long, long, long way from it's deathbed in this country and around the world.
    You really have a lot of trouble with comprehension when someone doesn't agree with your way of looking at things, don't you? I never said it wasn't popular, and I never said it was on its deathbed. I merely pointed out its lost over half it's television audience in a 10 year time period.

    Unlike your opinions that you try to force on everyone else, that IS a fact.
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    • Profile picture of the author Brandon Tanner
      Wow... this thread is getting a bit heated. I wasn't trying to spark a war here, lol. I was just pointing out the irony between a man's name and a man's actions.

      So guys, please ... on the count of 3... everyone take a few deep breaths, walk into the kitchen and grab a nice cold beer (or 3). Then come back here and shake hands with each other!
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        Originally Posted by Brandon Tanner View Post

        Wow... this thread is getting a bit heated. I wasn't trying to spark a war here, lol. I was just pointing out the irony between a man's name and a man's actions.

        So guys, please ... on the count of 3... everyone take a few deep breaths, walk into the kitchen and grab a nice cold beer (or 3). Then come back here and shake hands with each other!
        You stay outta this...!!!!!!


        (Just kidding ya know...)
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          Originally Posted by Dave Patterson View Post

          You stay outta this...!!!!!!
          Too late. I've already started in on one of these...

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    I only see one person getting heated.
    I'm so chill you can call me Frosty!
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    • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
      Originally Posted by KimW View Post

      I only see one person getting heated.
      I'm so chill you can call me Frosty!
      Frosty?

      Cranky Old Man?

      Hmmm...I think I have an idea to throw at Ben and Jerry's...
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    Moi? Cranky? It's all a disguise....c'mere, let me give you a hug......
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Originally Posted by Brandon Tanner View Post

    Wow... this thread is getting a bit heated. I wasn't trying to spark a war here, lol. I was just pointing out the irony between a man's name and a man's actions.
    So guys, please ... on the count of 3... everyone take a few deep breaths, walk into the kitchen and grab a nice cold beer (or 3). Then come back here and shake hands with each other!
    If you're referring to me, I'm all for it. I didn't start the war of words, TL did. When he announced the penalty Artest got, I stated my opinion that it wasn't enough and called it thugball. What is a thug?
    Websters Dictionary: a cruel or vicious ruffian
    Cambridge Dictionary: a man who acts violently

    Seems pretty descriptive of what I saw in that video, but for some reason TL got all bent about me calling it thugball and made comments such as these...

    Some have argued that the criticism of the NBA is hypocritical and some of it race based, ...

    Calling the NBA thug-ball is about as smart as believing regulations are responsible for massive jobs leaving the country - as it also has no basis in fact as...

    ...only folks with a "particular" worldview are apt to call the NBA thug-ball.
    He didn't answer me as to who has made that argument, it's not one I've heard before, and we all know what he was inferring with his thinly veiled comments.

    He also brought in a discussion from another thread, where he once again tries to paraphrase my words in a way that changes what I said. That's one reason he gets into so many arguments here, he assumes meanings, doesn't ask for clarification, and changes what people say to whatever he thinks will help him to make his case.

    We're use to that, but I'm not going to let him get away with insinuating I'm a racist. That's damned ugly and damned untrue. I don't like violence, seen enough of it in my life. That could have been anyone throwing that elbow and I'd say the same thing. It's thuggish behavior -- period -- and thus, my thugball comment.

    His inference is disgusting. Any decent person would be insulted. Maybe I should just start reporting him for making such vile comments.
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    • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      If you're referring to me, I'm all for it. I didn't start the war of words, TL did. When he announced the penalty Artest got, I stated my opinion that it wasn't enough and called it thugball. What is a thug?
      Websters Dictionary: a cruel or vicious ruffian
      Cambridge Dictionary: a man who acts violently

      Seems pretty descriptive of what I saw in that video, but for some reason TL got all bent about me calling it thugball and made comments such as these...



      He didn't answer me as to who has made that argument, it's not one I've heard before, and we all know what he was inferring with his thinly veiled comments.

      He also brought in a discussion from another thread, where he once again tries to paraphrase my words in a way that changes what I said. That's one reason he gets into so many arguments here, he assumes meanings, doesn't ask for clarification, and changes what people say to whatever he thinks will help him to make his case.

      We're use to that, but I'm not going to let him get away with insinuating I'm a racist. That's damned ugly and damned untrue. I don't like violence, seen enough of it in my life. That could have been anyone throwing that elbow and I'd say the same thing. It's thuggish behavior -- period -- and thus, my thugball comment.

      His inference is disgusting. Maybe I should just start reporting him for making such vile comments.

      You said...


      "I think the college game is much better, but "best" in this case will always subjective.

      If you want to be honest about it, there is no "best" between the NBA and the NCAA.

      There is only a personal preference.

      Enjoy your thug-ball, my friend!"


      I say...


      Once again, you prefer to watch the college game instead of the pros and that's great.

      But...

      If you are saying the college game is a better played game than the pros - you would be dead wrong.

      It would be like saying minor league baseball is a better played game than the majors and it does not compute.


      BTW, ( My identity??? )


      What diff does it make if everyone in here knew exactly who I am or not??

      I'm not hiding behind anything and many people who've been around here know exactly what I'm about and my views on many subjects - including you.




      Thug Ball:


      You are the one who introduced the term "thug-ball" into the thread.


      You used that term for the entire NBA and told me to enjoy it.


      ( no need for semantic gymnastics here )


      And I repeat that only folks with a particular world view would use that particular term.


      But perhaps, ( and not a shock to me )...


      ... you didn't/don't understand the term you choose to use.


      You can do the google thing and google "thug-ball" and "thug-basketball" and see what pops up if you like...


      ... then maybe you can understand why I have said what I said about world views in relation to the term.


      If it's not too much trouble, ...


      ...no one else needs to respond to what I've said above except Dennis if we so chooses.



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      • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
        Originally Posted by TLTheLiberator View Post

        You are the one who introduced the term "thug-ball" into the thread.

        And I repeat that only folks with a particular world view would use that particular term.
        That's where you made an incorrect assumption about me. I've said more than once I don't follow the NBA anymore. As far as I knew I coined that term. It was intended as a friendly jab at you because I know you do. You've never heard me say a racist thing on these boards ever, but you were sure ready to think the worst.

        I did go Google it at your suggestion, and I see a few different definitions for it. One isn't nice at all. One just mean violent play, which is the way I intended it. That might have been obvious if you weren't always looking for things to jump on people about. No one else accused me of being racist. I wonder why, TL?

        BTW, ( My identity??? )


        What diff does it make if everyone in here knew exactly who I am or not??
        If you make vile accusations like you did you should do so under your own name, not hiding behind a pseudonym. You've got no skin in the game without your own name and reputation on the line. Paul Myers has said something to that same effect.

        It seems there was a misunderstanding. I didn't know thug-ball was a term anyone used. You jumped to conclusions and made disgusting insinuations because you didn't seek clarification. You should have asked what I meant by that instead of assuming the worst.

        Still, I'll let it go this time.

        I'm moving on now, unless you don't.
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  • Profile picture of the author KimW
    Dennis,
    If I had some "Thanks" you would have gotten one.
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  • Profile picture of the author KimW
    Getting back on topic, they guy should be banned from the game.
    If someone was to actually have consequences for their actions they might get back to what they are getting paid for,playing a game.
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