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I still haven't seen the replay of the Artest elbow, BUT I don't see why or how any NBA team has him on a roster within 2 years. His game is in too sharp of a decline to put up with this garbage.
I still haven't seen the replay of the Artest elbow, BUT I don't see why or how any NBA team has him on a roster within 2 years. His game is in too sharp of a decline to put up with this garbage.
Actually, for the past month he's been playing better than at any time since he's been in LA.
Having said that, what a disgusting, horrific act. I've been on other boards where there's a big debate about whether it was intentional or deliberate( yes, a lot of the Artest excuse makers were Laker fans). Anyone who's seen the replay of that act, can clearly see a controlled swing and follow-through. There was nothing celebratory about that particular motion, and I refuse to believe that Artest was unaware that he was within contact distance of another person. Hell, Artest actually bumped into Harden PRIOR to swinging the elbow.
Stern is going to throw the book at him, and rightfully so. No place for that kind of thing in Basketball....this isn't UFC/MMA.
Actually, for the past month he's been playing better than at any time since he's been in LA.
Having said that, what a disgusting, horrific act. I've been on other boards where there's a big debate about whether it was intentional or deliberate( yes, a lot of the Artest excuse makers were Laker fans). Anyone who's seen the replay of that act, can clearly see a controlled swing and follow-through. There was nothing celebratory about that particular motion, and I refuse to believe that Artest was unaware that he was within contact distance of another person.
Stern is going to throw the book at him, and rightfully so. No place for that kind of thing in Basketball....this isn't UFC/MMA.
I didn't get to see this but judging from what I'm hearing and with Harden getting a concussion.....wow, Stern is going to crush Artest.
Remember, Artest is a repeat offender having gotten a roughly 1 year ejection for the fan fight in Indy.
This may actually be the end of Artest in the NBA and it sure as heck torpedos the Lakers chances of making any noise.
so its pretty clear artest new SOMEONE was there, he didnt even look to see who he just swung. now a big "what if", what if kobe was behind him? oh the irony that would have presented.
This may actually be the end of Artest in the NBA and it sure as heck torpedos the Lakers chances of making any noise.
It possibly could be. Stern is going to suspend him for the rest of the season, or at least a 5-10 game suspension. I forsee LA cutting him in the offseason, and hopefully the other 29 teams having the sense to not take on that baggage. He may have elbowed himself right out of the league.
so its pretty clear artest new SOMEONE was there, he didnt even look to see who he just swung. now a big "what if", what if kobe was behind him? oh the irony that would have presented.
Indeed, and that's a point I raised on another forum. It doesn't look as though Artest actually 'saw' who he was swinging at, so yes for all purposes it could have just as easily been a teammate.
But what do you think is a better projection going forward, a gradual couple years of decline, or a month of inspired play?
Well, from what I'm hearing he's been dealing with injuries for some time that have been under the radar, and he's actually 'healthy' now( that doesn't explain some of the knuckle-headed plays I've seen though). Having said that, at 33 it's safe we say we've seen the best of Ron Artest.
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