I don't know if you saw the game yeasterday with the Cavs and the Clips but Maggette fouled Davis on a fastbreak, wrapping his arms around him with Davis landing on Maggette's lap up against the post. Davis got so pissed that he kicked the ball into the stands! He got called for a T. After Maggette made a free throw and Davis made his two shots, Davis stole the ball from Maggette and dunked it with authority, basicaly saying, "try to foul me on that" It's moments like these that make the NBA fun to watch.
I have never been impressed with amaturish nonsense like what Davis or Wallace or Mutumbo do with regards to taunting or tantrums. Play the game, take the calls like a man, and save the childish antics for the playground. I agree with you - I like to see someone on a power-dunk after a bad call. That's good for the sport. Acting like a child only further tarnishes the game and does no favors for the NBA. People tuned into BB on TV when Magic, Bird, Jordan, Nique and other skillful players played. They entertained w/ talent. Sure, Jordan was the biggest trash talker out there but he did not tarnish the game just to get in someone's head.
Davis got pissed because he thought that the foul was ruled incorrectly by the ref. I am always impressed when a player speaks his mind through his actions whether they be acceptable by the NBA, fans, or whatever. Davis thought the call was bs, and kicked the ball. He then backed up his action with another action by dunking it after the steal. He gave his team 4 points and a technical, while giving up only 1 point to the other team. I thought it was great.
Big Z, Boozer, Miles, Bron, Ricky D and Wagner. All double figure scorers (admittably Miles only sometimes), they've got a nice offensive set-up but they still play no defense. Oh, and Mihm's been big off the bench too this year in a few games.
The D has been there, its the turnovers and missed freethrows that is stopping this team from winning, they have played great defense. One of the top rebounding and shot blocking teams in the league.
forget about Davis and Maggete and the cavs' D .. lebron just play a tremendous game tonight .. 28 .. 8 Assts .. 7Rbs .. 2 stls ... daamn... if he keeps it up .. I wonder who the ROY would be !
WOW did anyone see the reverse alley-oop from Ricky Davis to Lebron? That's probably the best oop I've ever seen. I have to say that the Cavs are the most exciting team in the league- with Davis, Miles, and James, the highlights never stop.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting kobeonfire:</div><div class="quote_post">I have to say that the Cavs are the most exciting team in the league</div>
Both C-Magg and Ricky Davis are fun to watch.... It's true that these moments make the NBA fun to watch.
in my opinion Ricky Davis is really talented, but he just doesnt know how to play. He doesnt pass the ball often, and tries to do too much himself. Hes tryin too hard to be a superstar...I think he needs to realize the fact that they have Darius Miles, Wagner, Boozer, and of course LeBron who can score points. If he can use his talent to work on some other parts of his game he would be nice.
If only Paul Silas could have seen my post! He managed to piss Ricky off and now it looks like Ricky is going to the Bulls.
