I imagine that people get hot under the collar, and fights happen from time to time, but how many reported "sucker punches" happen that break a teammate's jaw in practice?Superbone wrote:Did you see Shaq on TNT saying he shouldn't be suspended? These things happen? Come on.carey wrote:8 game suspension for Bobby Portis. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2106 ... ight-games
I'm sure there's fights all the time but you don't haul off and punch a teammate in the face. I think the suspension was very appropriate.
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According to the Bulls players, it wasn't a sucker punch.In2ition wrote:I imagine that people get hot under the collar, and fights happen from time to time, but how many reported "sucker punches" happen that break a teammate's jaw in practice?Superbone wrote:Did you see Shaq on TNT saying he shouldn't be suspended? These things happen? Come on.carey wrote:8 game suspension for Bobby Portis. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2106 ... ight-games
I'm sure there's fights all the time but you don't haul off and punch a teammate in the face. I think the suspension was very appropriate.
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2106 ... ight-games
"This is a team suspension. We did get counsel and advice from the league because this is really unprecedented in a practice situation. There's altercations a lot of times, but the result of Niko's injuries are why we've taken the position that we have."
Paxson confirmed that the conflict between both players escalated throughout a physical practice, with Bulls assistant coach Randy Brown stepping in at one point to calm the rising emotions. Paxson said it would be inaccurate to characterize Portis' punch as a "sucker punch."
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Ok, the first I heard it reported, it was reported that it was a sucker punch. It's not like Niko would remember, I'm guessing. I'm not totally convinced that this was above board, but I don't have a dog in this fight. For the team to suspend Portis for 8 games and keep this totally internal doesn't erase my sense of skepticism.Superbone wrote:According to the Bulls players, it wasn't a sucker punch.In2ition wrote:I imagine that people get hot under the collar, and fights happen from time to time, but how many reported "sucker punches" happen that break a teammate's jaw in practice?Superbone wrote:Did you see Shaq on TNT saying he shouldn't be suspended? These things happen? Come on.carey wrote:8 game suspension for Bobby Portis. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2106 ... ight-games
I'm sure there's fights all the time but you don't haul off and punch a teammate in the face. I think the suspension was very appropriate.
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2106 ... ight-games"This is a team suspension. We did get counsel and advice from the league because this is really unprecedented in a practice situation. There's altercations a lot of times, but the result of Niko's injuries are why we've taken the position that we have."
Paxson confirmed that the conflict between both players escalated throughout a physical practice, with Bulls assistant coach Randy Brown stepping in at one point to calm the rising emotions. Paxson said it would be inaccurate to characterize Portis' punch as a "sucker punch."
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Well time for the first big slate of games for the season. Should be fun getting to watch some of the new teams in the earlier games and here's hoping the night ends with some good Bball in the Desert
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Re: Around the League: Week 1 10/17-10/22
If Bobby Portis was named Kevin Garnett (Rick Rickert) or Michael Jordan (Steve Kerr), he wouldn't have been suspended.
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Fultz looks terrible.Flagrant Fowl wrote:John Wall just sonned some of your guys little mascot McConnell.
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He looks like a rookie who's trying to do too much. I wouldn't go as far as terrible.Ring_Wanted wrote:Fultz looks terrible.Flagrant Fowl wrote:John Wall just sonned some of your guys little mascot McConnell.
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I think I've made a mistake by watching the Philly game. Even with all their young guys they don't have problems running an offense and finding open shots.
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Simmons looks really good. Getting into the lane and finishing really nicely.
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It makes a huge difference when you have good distributors.EDC wrote:Simmons looks really good. Getting into the lane and finishing really nicely.
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Simmons finishes with 18 points (7-15 FG), 10 rebounds, 5 assists. Very impressive.
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Simmons will get the headlines, but Bob Cov was killing it tonight.
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I don't know. When he tried to drive it was pretty ugly, clashing against the defense or getting the ball ripped from him. He looked weak. And did you watch him shoot FTs? Noah-esque, although he has that shoulder injury so we'll see. Athletically I see that he can jump but his speed is not elite. I'm sure he'll improve but I am far from in love with him as a prospect. Simmons, on the other hand, is the real deal.Flagrant Fowl wrote:He looks like a rookie who's trying to do too much. I wouldn't go as far as terrible.Ring_Wanted wrote:Fultz looks terrible.Flagrant Fowl wrote:John Wall just sonned some of your guys little mascot McConnell.
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I feel bad for Lin. He missed half a season last year and looked to finally be healthy and then seriously screws up his knee in his first game. Was the shortened pre-season ultimately a bad thing? Seems to be a lot of injuries already.
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Stanley Johnson may need a change of scenery. He started, went 0-13 from the field, played 40 minutes, and scored only 2 points.
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Lin was never injured last year, they just held him out because there was no point in playing him. It was BS. This is karma.
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No one saw the Celtics starting 0-2 this year. I feel bad for them.
Also, the damn Pelicans let the Grizzlies stomp 'em. How about my guy Dillon Brooks? 19 in his debut. I kept touting him with our 2nd rounder. Seems like he is a good fit in Memphis.
Also, the damn Pelicans let the Grizzlies stomp 'em. How about my guy Dillon Brooks? 19 in his debut. I kept touting him with our 2nd rounder. Seems like he is a good fit in Memphis.
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I heard that his hamstring was wrecked. Is that not true? There was no point in the Nets tanking so I have to believe he'd have played if he were healthy.ShelC wrote:Lin was never injured last year, they just held him out because there was no point in playing him. It was BS. This is karma.
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