NBA Playoffs Thread - Play-in and 1st round edition

To me, no he didn't wrap fingers around, but he did wrap arms around. Unintentional or not. However it certainly looks to me that when Draymond initially lifts his foot up, Sabonis was not letting go and Draymond almost tripped right over him.

 

Did you miss me saying they shoild have been T’d up?

Draymonds reaction after are all about getting ejected. T him up and he doesn't go on the fan tyrade.

 

It's not the first Green has done something dirty in his career. But seems more he plays the worst he gets plus every chance he gets he also gets in referees faces to me he bad for the league. I question Dame tweet and what O'Neil had say I don't agree with there opinions.

 

They're both friends with Dray. So I take what they say when commenting on the obvious fact that Dray is one of the dirtiest players in the game, with a grain of salt.

 

It happened so fast there wasn't time to process all of that. As soon as he put his hands to his face Green's foot was coming up. Green's foot hooked Sabonis's elbow and lifted a bit, but as soon as there was pressure Sabonis' arm began moving back out.

Take a second and think about it. You have huge dudes stomping around your head. Are you going to be gently and carefully placing your fingers over your eyes? No way. You're trying to wrap your arms around your face hard, as a reflex. At least, I would. There is no way to go from that reaction to letting go in a split second. It take a longer to release the muscles.. But I understand the T, given the history. Prevent things from escelating.

However, Green's response was deliberate and extreme. He thought he was being attacked and struck out in defense. Ejection is no question. Possibly suspension. How is that different than a punch? It's really not...

 

Dray has maybe one of the highest BBIQ’s in history of game but has terrible common sense when he gets in heat of moment. To me the whole thing is a little overblown

 

We shall have to agree to disagree on the bulk of this. I think both are to blame.

But you know what really needs to happen?
We need to stop rewarding initiators and blaming retaliators. Not you. Not me. everyone!

im so sick and tired of hearing how someones actions are dismissed but no one can retaliate or else. Why the hell do we, as a society allow such double standards?

that shit drives me nuts. If we aren't willing to blame someone for creating an issue, we should not blame those who have reactions to it. If we don't hold those accountable for their innitial behavior, then we shouldn't focus on the retaliatory behavior.
Lets start making people own up to their actions from step one, shall we?

considering this behavior is well accepted in this forum, i don't expect much in positive responses to this post. Lol.

 

Any truth to the rumor that @STOMP is changing his name to DRAYMOND?

 

100%.
The only counter i have to that is initiators seem to get away with stuff so often that those on the receiving end of an initiating issue likely often feel compelled to take matters into their own hands because the initiator is too often dismissed and let off.

Not excusing Draymond at all. But i know full well the feeling of being helpless and feeing like the only thing left is to take matters into ones own hands.
Its been noted how often this season grabbing has happened with no penalty. At a point people have had enough and retaliate.

 

Not sure what this means. Cant watch it right now.

 

Dame just said that because he wants Draymond to come play with him in Portland next year.

 

The Klaw just showed up in his dad’s shoes!