Why does Ron Atrest Get Picked on by the NBA? Give the guy a break.?
362862
It's basically what Artest build up before the Detroit fisaco. He destroyed TV monitors, cameras, and gets in fights with other players.\n\nHe deserves a break after Manu did on saturday by giving Artest an elbow. Yet they give Artest a one game suspension by giving Manu a elbow in return. Manu deserves the suspension.
873539
i agree....aside from giving up randy foye for telfair(a major mistake in my mind), i've always wondered why rondo would rate higher than williams...i have yet to see a successful point guard who is a poor shooter and rondo just doesnt make sense when marcus was there for the taking...i have this stinking feeling that ainge is either a saboteur or really has no business running the celtics given his less than exemplary performance in terms of personnel decisions
973824
I think he should've been suspended for at least a year, if not for good. What that punk did was unacceptable. If you or I cleated a guy in face and caused him to get thiry-something stitches we'd be in jail for a year. I have no tollerance for this crap...just like with the Indiana Pacers a few years ago Ron Artest and Jermaine O'Neil should've been booted for good too.
241052
Because he shows the world that you should never give up. When he was young everyone would say you cant do it you cant be in the NBA. Did that stop him. No he is one of the Elite players in the NBa. Still today many stupid fans say he is not good he is a ball hog he is getting older he wont put up 30. Does that stop him. No at age 30 he averages 33.5 points and 7.4 assists. \n\n         He gets injured and hurt everyday. But does that stop him no. He plays day in and day out. He will miss a couple of games but he will be back shortly like today he has a twisted ankle and foot. Many players would use that as an excuse to not play. Not Iverson the first day that doctor clears him hes back and laced up. No dought the most heart in NBA History. \n\n       He may not be the perfect role model but everyone in this world can learn something from him.
1149926
Because most NBA GM's and coaches don't think street ballers can cut it playing organized basketball, so they don't even give them a chance.  They thinking that if that guy on the street is really that good then why ain't he go to college, or why didn't he just go over seas or something.  Its a form of stereotyping.
604734
In Detroit he had a bright future ahead of him, but not much of a supporting cast, sort of a situation somewhat similar to Kevin Garnett in Minnesota, they had players that could get the pistons to the playoffs, but not really make any noise.  He was glorified as the next Michael Jordan back in the day.  He was supposed to be the savior of the Orlando Magic back in 2000 when they landed both Hill and McGrady, but unfortunately he has been injured for the majority of every year since then.  In retrospect, Grant Hill had a great first half to his career, one of the best pro basketball players to come out of Duke, but ever since Orlando he has not done anything, and has spent what would have been the prime of his career on the bench.  It will be a real tough choice on whether he will make the basketball hall of fame or not.  I think he could be one of those players who get bypassed year after year and maybe eventually make it, but it could be really tough, I'd say he was the basketball equivalent of Terrell Davis.
947104
I believe your prediction that A.I. ("The Problem"...hehe...I like that) will cause problems for Mo is already starting to come true, AwesomeBill...He was flapping his gums a little after the Clippers took one from them a night or two ago...The most over-rated player in NBA history will eventually make life hell for Coach Cheeks, and he will feel relieved when he leaves the team this season...I think knowledgeable Sixer fans would like to see Iverson traded instead, but who the hell wants him to show up as cancer in their locker room?
735919
I hope somebody knocks his a$$ out. I mean these are just kids he's coaching. I'd like to see him do that in the NBA. That old fart would be in a coma if he pulled that in the pros. Just look at what happened to Carlesimo. nuff said.
675475
Part of his lack of aggression is that Referees are starting to call offensive fouls more often when he plows into a guy on the way to the hoop.  He needs to play in that system, so he needs to be more careful.\n\nI believe he is slowing down, though, as age and all that weight seem to be taking a toll on his body.
779442
I agree with the first post that his inconsistency has been a huge downfall of his.  But he has the potential of being a great scorer along the lines of Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Redd (in the future).  He's only in his third year, so I'd expect him to get much better, along with Kirk Hinrich too.
741810
That's like 3 questions, so shame on you...but he didn't play because he's being cautious (or he's being a wuss).  He should be back in a week apparently.  The Lakers are a better team without him because they all get to shoot when he's not playing.  Lamar Odom always had star potential, it's nice to see him mature...
207794
It was in his rookie season, it was a sunday afternoon game. If I recall correctly it was Orlando at Phoenix. He went up for a dunk and took the backboard down with him.  Some say it was a publicity stunt by the NBA.
38491
He ran Shaq out of town.  He ran Phil out for a season before coming to his senses.  But the big thing is, he cheated on his wife.  It really doesn't matter if it was rape or not he cheated on his wife.  I can't respect a man like that no matter what he does on the court.
711383
No, he looks like a suk. Whenever he starts losing, he gets this pitiful looks like he's gonna start to cry. And then he starts in with the "I'm injured" or "I was exhausted" crap. Puh-lease. Plus his on court antics, the fist-pumping after every point, the rolling on the ground, it's like something a little immature kid would do. He's in the grown-up world now, start acting like one. And if he's the best, how come he's not #1?
521659
All your answers are WRONG. If there is one player now who gets the most bogus fouls it is none other than, STEVE NASH. This guy is 6ft 1 inch tall and is mainly a shooter from the outside and yet he is averaging 12 freethrows per contest. Where does the foul come? From HIMSELF. He is the one who always initiates contact but because of his size he gets the benefit. If you watch how he plays REALLY CLOSE, he is by far the dirtiest player playing right now. He would use his elbows, trip you, slight head-butt, knees, the works.
77159
I think he is a very good basketball player. He is one of the best basketball players today. People get to stop judging his playing abilities on what he does off court and what his does on court.
1182057
Yes, he does scare me.  I do not like him one bit.  He is way too involved for an owner.  He needs to sit down and shut it. I want the Mavs to win, but I wish he wasn't the owner.