Honestly... Ingram could have ended up with a lifetime ban had Lance not grabbed him.
Lets not be ridiculous. Former Laker Kermit Washington literally almost killed Rudy T in previous Lakers-Rockets brawl. Like destroyed his jaw and skull and left him in a pool of blood on the court. Washington did not get a lifetime ban. And, of course, good ole' Meta punched a FAN in the stands during a game and he only got a season long ban. Since Ingram lacks anywhere near the strength of Washington and didn't attack fans, his actions are far, far less egregious than the two worst fight incidents in NBA history. And lets not forget that yet another Lakers great, Magic himself, body checked a ref in anger. He's GM of the team now. No lifetime ban. So again this notion is utterly absurd.
Lance probably saved him from a few more games of suspension, that's all.
Man please... Ingram literally squared up with the ref and it was escalating FAST. If Ingram punched that ref; he'd be looking at an indefinite ban. If you don't think that's where it was going; then go back and look at Lance's face when once he made the decision to grab Ingram. It was about to be all bad.
Ingram totally check out. He lost control over himself. That's the scary part of it all. _________________ “There are no limits. There are plateaus, but you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. If it kills you, it kills you. A man must constantly exceed his level.” ―Bruce Lee
Honestly... Ingram could have ended up with a lifetime ban had Lance not grabbed him. Let's just take the consolation of four games and hope Magic can find a way to help Ingram control his temper.
_________________ “Life is too short. You have to keep it moving.” - Kobe
Side note, not that it was gonna change but this just gives Harden all the reason to play the way he does. His style of play aggravates other players and Im sure he knows it. Ingram’s reaction was exactly what he wants.
Harden has figured out ways to manipulate the rules I've seen him travel on the step back jumper many times He uses his body to initiate contact on drives to the basket usually using his shoulder or head as he did on Brandon The most irritating and frustrating to me thing he does is on the 3 point shot if the defender is closing in he will throw his body INTO the defender and still draw a foul Curry is also a master at this BS move.
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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:29 pm Post subject:
ShowtimeReturns wrote:
24ways2die wrote:
Side note, not that it was gonna change but this just gives Harden all the reason to play the way he does. His style of play aggravates other players and Im sure he knows it. Ingram’s reaction was exactly what he wants.
Harden has figured out ways to manipulate the rules I've seen him travel on the step back jumper many times He uses his body to initiate contact on drives to the basket usually using his shoulder or head as he did on Brandon The most irritating and frustrating to me thing he does is on the 3 point shot if the defender is closing in he will throw his body INTO the defender and still draw a foul Curry is also a master at this BS move.
Agreed. Hell, during his suspension, BI should become immersed in studying film of Harden so he can emulate that guy's tricks and use it against Houston (and the rest of the league). _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him
Honestly expected 20 games considering this was first major fight since melo. Thought rondo would get 10 as well. Very surprised it’s only 4 and 3 games _________________ Billions Billions Billions
Side note, not that it was gonna change but this just gives Harden all the reason to play the way he does. His style of play aggravates other players and Im sure he knows it. Ingram’s reaction was exactly what he wants.
Harden has figured out ways to manipulate the rules I've seen him travel on the step back jumper many times He uses his body to initiate contact on drives to the basket usually using his shoulder or head as he did on Brandon The most irritating and frustrating to me thing he does is on the 3 point shot if the defender is closing in he will throw his body INTO the defender and still draw a foul Curry is also a master at this BS move.
As much as I dislike Harden too, the man can shoot 3s, has great handles and can finish a layup through contact and is super athletic. Let's not diminish the talent it takes to do what he does, even with the theatrics.
We're hopefully making the playoffs, and this kind of pressure and annoyance will rise up and we can't afford to lose him in that scenario.
I knew BI was about that life coming up in Kinston, but didn't expect it surface like that. Told my wife BI got ejected and likely suspended for throwing a punch and she was shocked at the "quiet and nice kid." _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
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Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:09 am Post subject:
BennyLava wrote:
ShowtimeReturns wrote:
24ways2die wrote:
Side note, not that it was gonna change but this just gives Harden all the reason to play the way he does. His style of play aggravates other players and Im sure he knows it. Ingram’s reaction was exactly what he wants.
Harden has figured out ways to manipulate the rules I've seen him travel on the step back jumper many times He uses his body to initiate contact on drives to the basket usually using his shoulder or head as he did on Brandon The most irritating and frustrating to me thing he does is on the 3 point shot if the defender is closing in he will throw his body INTO the defender and still draw a foul Curry is also a master at this BS move.
As much as I dislike Harden too, the man can shoot 3s, has great handles and can finish a layup through contact and is super athletic. Let's not diminish the talent it takes to do what he does, even with the theatrics.
You’d think that’d be enough - all his moves and the skill set he possesses. And I’d fine with it if he only did “a little bit of flopping”, but man does he overdo it. It’s embarrassing, like I feel embarrassed for him as a person and as an athlete for engaging in such lousy behavior.
When players complain about it to his face and trash talk, i wonder what he’s thinking - is he thinking like “crap, they’re on to me! Better tone that (bleep) down” or is he oblivious about it all?
Side note, not that it was gonna change but this just gives Harden all the reason to play the way he does. His style of play aggravates other players and Im sure he knows it. Ingram’s reaction was exactly what he wants.
Harden has figured out ways to manipulate the rules I've seen him travel on the step back jumper many times He uses his body to initiate contact on drives to the basket usually using his shoulder or head as he did on Brandon The most irritating and frustrating to me thing he does is on the 3 point shot if the defender is closing in he will throw his body INTO the defender and still draw a foul Curry is also a master at this BS move.
As much as I dislike Harden too, the man can shoot 3s, has great handles and can finish a layup through contact and is super athletic. Let's not diminish the talent it takes to do what he does, even with the theatrics.
You’d think that’d be enough - all his moves and the skill set he possesses. And I’d fine with it if he only did “a little bit of flopping”, but man does he overdo it. It’s embarrassing, like I feel embarrassed for him as a person and as an athlete for engaging in such lousy behavior.
When players complain about it to his face and trash talk, i wonder what he’s thinking - is he thinking like “crap, they’re on to me! Better tone that (bleep) down” or is he oblivious about it all?
Hearing that whistle is his addiction man. It's like crack to him. He needs his fix and that's all that matters. His reputation doesn't mean anything. Just needs to get that whistle.
Slim was all pumped up to rock and roll, I like the fire even though the 4 game suspension is unfortunate.
But make no mistake, the Lakers aren't going to be pushed around anymore.
7 games' worth of suspensions when the team is 0-2...hopefully the price is worth it.
you mean 4 games? they are being suspended at the same time
7 total games being lost by 2 players. 4 + 3.
Dude, what?
It's not like they take turns, their suspensions run together.
No, you're losing 7 games worth of total production.
4 of BI games
3 of Rondo games.
Not sure what's so difficult to understand. I didn't say 7 games of both them, but 7 games total. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Amusing ... all of it, especially Bron consoling CP. That was some really disappointing sht, King. Bleed this or get out. BI, I know where your heart is, fam. Now, understand you fell for a trap. _________________ DEAR BASKETBALL
Slim was all pumped up to rock and roll, I like the fire even though the 4 game suspension is unfortunate.
But make no mistake, the Lakers aren't going to be pushed around anymore.
7 games' worth of suspensions when the team is 0-2...hopefully the price is worth it.
you mean 4 games? they are being suspended at the same time
7 total games being lost by 2 players. 4 + 3.
Dude, what?
It's not like they take turns, their suspensions run together.
No, you're losing 7 games worth of total production.
4 of BI games
3 of Rondo games.
Not sure what's so difficult to understand. I didn't say 7 games of both them, but 7 games total.
How can you lose 7 games of total production when the longest suspension is 4 games? Total means all together, BI and Rondo won’t be together on the court for 4 games. Thus you’re losing 4 games of total production. What you’re saying isn’t making sense.
Amusing ... all of it, especially Bron consoling CP. That was some really disappointing sht, King. Bleed this or get out. BI, I know where your heart is, fam. Now, understand you fell for a trap.
Ahh.
So he should have taken out CP3?
So add LBJ 3 game suspension too?
I'm sure the guys will take care of it internally in the locker room. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
Slim was all pumped up to rock and roll, I like the fire even though the 4 game suspension is unfortunate.
But make no mistake, the Lakers aren't going to be pushed around anymore.
7 games' worth of suspensions when the team is 0-2...hopefully the price is worth it.
you mean 4 games? they are being suspended at the same time
7 total games being lost by 2 players. 4 + 3.
Dude, what?
It's not like they take turns, their suspensions run together.
No, you're losing 7 games worth of total production.
4 of BI games
3 of Rondo games.
Not sure what's so difficult to understand. I didn't say 7 games of both them, but 7 games total.
How can you lose 7 games of total production when the longest suspension is 4 games? Total means all together, BI and Rondo won’t be together on the court for 4 games. Thus you’re losing 4 games of total production. What you’re saying isn’t making sense.
4+3=7 it’s not hard to understand. Lakers players are missing 7 games in total. Now let’s move on.
Honestly... Ingram could have ended up with a lifetime ban had Lance not grabbed him.
Lets not be ridiculous. Former Laker Kermit Washington literally almost killed Rudy T in previous Lakers-Rockets brawl. Like destroyed his jaw and skull and left him in a pool of blood on the court. Washington did not get a lifetime ban. And, of course, good ole' Meta punched a FAN in the stands during a game and he only got a season long ban. Since Ingram lacks anywhere near the strength of Washington and didn't attack fans, his actions are far, far less egregious than the two worst fight incidents in NBA history. And lets not forget that yet another Lakers great, Magic himself, body checked a ref in anger. He's GM of the team now. No lifetime ban. So again this notion is utterly absurd.
Lance probably saved him from a few more games of suspension, that's all.
Man please... Ingram literally squared up with the ref and it was escalating FAST. If Ingram punched that ref; he'd be looking at an indefinite ban. If you don't think that's where it was going; then go back and look at Lance's face when once he made the decision to grab Ingram. It was about to be all bad.
Ingram totally check out. He lost control over himself. That's the scary part of it all.
you're understating things. He could have pulled a gun, killed the ref, then went after the other refs, the rest of the Rockets, followed by a multi state killing spree.
That's how close he was to becoming one of the most notorious serial killers of all time. If nobody stopped him, he could have gained control of a small country and become a dictator on the same level as Pol Pot. With the right connections, he could have then acquired a nuclear weapon and used it.
In other words, we were one breath away from him starting World War III.
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