http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/431...n_recent_fight/ <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Washington Wizards centers Etan Thomas and Brendan Haywood were involved in a physical altercation last Thursday in which the two traded punches at Verizon Center, the Washington Post writes, citing two team sources for the information. One source, who requested anonymity because the team was trying to keep the incident private, said Thomas was angry over comments made by Haywood's agent, Andy Miller, on Oct. 30. Miller was critical of Coach Eddie Jordan's decision to select Thomas as the starting center over Haywood, believing Jordan chose Thomas out of personal animosity toward Haywood rather than performance. "My concern is that this is based on personal issues rather than professional ones," Miller said the day of the decision. Thomas felt that Miller's comments were a slight toward him, he approached Haywood and threw the first punch once the argument escalated, a source said. According to the source, Haywood responded to the punch by body-slamming Thomas to the ground, tearing out at least two of Thomas' dreadlocks in the process. The two players were separated by teammates and the altercation ended.</div> Hmmm. It's good to see some competitiveness for the starting job, but not like this. Come on guys, it's your own teammate. Just because Haywood's agent said something doesn't mean you should go up to Brendan and hit him. I'm glad nobody really got hurt though. This takes me back to a couple years ago when Nene and K-Mart got into a fight in camp.
Whoa, whoa, Etan, what the hell, man? You're playing great so far, and you just get out of control like that? That's not Etan's personality at all. I just can't believe this. I'd expect it from Haywood, but not Etan. But Haywood's agent should shut up.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Zards @ Nov 7 2006, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Whoa, whoa, Etan, what the hell, man? You're playing great so far, and you just get out of control like that? That's not Etan's personality at all. I just can't believe this. I'd expect it from Haywood, but not Etan. But Haywood's agent should shut up.</div>I wouldn't be suprised if Haywood gets traded before the deadline. He and his agent are so idiotic and blind to see that Etan is outperforming Brendan Haywood.
Brendan Haywood is a douche. After losing the starting job, instead of working harder, and incouraging Etan Thomas, he is all grumpy, and upset that he lost it. He does basically nothing except getting boards. Stonehands shouldnt be that surprised that he lost the starting job.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Justice @ Nov 7 2006, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Did they each get a technical? </div>yes
Sounds like Haywood got the better end of the fight. I will still never forget the game that he hid behind the referee when Antonio Davis came after him.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DRob-50-Forever @ Nov 7 2006, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Haywood is gone, where will he end up and for what?</div>Memphis for Dahntey Jones
