Is Avery still a favorite son?

[2centsworth]

I don't see him as a Spur anymore. Therefore, there's no reason to retire his Jersey.

[DaSpurs#1]

even before he was the coach of the Mavs i didn't and still don't think we should: 1) he hasn't been a Spurs his whole career and I think that's some qualification reqired and 2) it wasn't like he was this huge impact, yeah yeah he made that 3 pointer to win a game in the Finals (we probly would have one the next game anyways) but so did Robert Horry and Steve Kerr

so case and point NO!

[DaSpurs#1]

edit: dang i need to learn the differnece between the Edit button and the Quote button.. :spin :spin :spin

[NCaliSpurs]

He was a fan favorite for a long time.

He hit a big shot to win the finals.

He is the all-time team leader in assists.

Still, you do it more as a tribute to what he gave the city as a person, and not a player.

So yeah, he deserves it.

[judaspriestess]

Tom Copa was a favorite son, did we retire his jersey? um no :spin

[Please_dont_ban_me]

I don't get this argument.

Why in the hell would his jersey be retired on this team?


+ He wasn't that good.
+ His stats weren't that good.
+ He was a vocal leader, so fucking what? So were a lot of other people whose jerseys have never and will never be retired.
+ He is now officially the Little Midget. Fuck outta' here, stay in Dallas you fuck.

[Obstructed_View]

AJ isn't even man enough to apologize to the media guy he berated and embarassed just for asking a question. Keep in mind that this is a media guy who liked AJ enough not to lob him a softball question in the first place and not get angry at him even after he started in.

[jman3000]

even before was the coach of the Mavs i didn't and still don't think we should: 1) he hasn't been a Spurs his whole career and I think that's some qualification reqired and 2) it wasn't like he was this huge impact, yeah yeah he made that 3 pointer to win a game in the Finals (we probly would have one the next game anyways) but so did Robert Horry and Steve Kerr

so case and point NO!

Not to be picky, but he didn't hit a 3 and if I'm not mistaken only DRob has been a Spurs his entire career and been retired. I have to double check on Moore and Silas. He still is the Spurs all-time assists leader (which I think Tony will eventually usurp by a lot... hell ... Timmy might pass him) and was the co spiritual leader of the team. With that said, I don't think we should retire his number... I felt the exact opposite last year, but his attitude has soured me on it.

[Darrin]

There needs to be another thread on this. I think I'll go start one.

[Darrin]

This thread was made with 100% recycled opinions.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

There needs to be another thread on this. I think I'll go start one.

Please be sure to add absolutely nothing new to the argument.

[Darrin]

Please be sure to add absolutely nothing new to the argument.

It'll be hard to repeat, but I'll try.

[zocool16]

I think that when Popovich steps down as the Spurs' coach, Avery will come to replace him.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

I think that when Popovich steps down as the Spurs' coach, Avery will come to replace him.

:rolleyes

I think, that's not accurate.

He's not welcome here anymore, and he's pretty set in Dallas for many years to come.

[Tek_XX]

If the Spurs didn't have sorry ass standards for retiring Jerseys this wouldn't be a question.

the answer is don't put that crying little bitch up there.

[Darrin]

10 bucks to the first person to bring up Johnny Moore.

[Gummi]

He was a role player all his time here in San Antonio. There's no reason to retire a role player IMO. You don't retire a player's jersey just because he's a fan favorite.

[Louie Vega]

I would retire Antonio Daniels jersey before I would retire AJ's jersey. And that's cause AD was worthless.

[Tek_XX]

I would retire Kiwi's number before i retire AJ's

[Please_dont_ban_me]

He was a role player all his time here in San Antonio. There's no reason to retire a role player IMO. You don't retire a player's jersey just because he's a fan favorite.

I've heard the argument that he was the 5th best starter on that team.

I'm not sure I disagree. Elie was good, Sean was good, Tim/David were both very good...Avery was just the guy bringing the ball up court who hit a few mid-range jumpers and floaters in the lane.



I wouldn't retire his jersey in my bathroom. :elephant

[Obstructed_View]

Whatever you guys may say, AJ was a fucking man in the '99 Finals. Don't even pretend he wasn't. The midrange jumper and floater to which you refer happened in the last two minutes of the clinching NBA Finals game in Madison Square Garden. That's fucking big. You need to acknowledge that or change the team in your profile to Dallas Mavericks.

[Tek_XX]

Whatever you guys may say, AJ was a fucking man in the '99 Finals. Don't even pretend he wasn't. The midrange jumper and floater to which you refer happened in the last two minutes of the clinching NBA Finals game in Madison Square Garden. That's fucking big. You need to acknowledge that or change the team in your profile to Dallas Mavericks.

He rode the Tim Duncan express like the rest of them. Also how does this make us mavs fans again?

[Obstructed_View]

Also how does this make us mavs fans again?
Ignorance.

There's no doubt AJ isn't a hall of famer, but to say he wasn't a big part of the '99 championship just because he's turned out to be such a classless little bitch is stupid.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Whatever you guys may say, AJ was a fucking man in the '99 Finals. Don't even pretend he wasn't. The midrange jumper and floater to which you refer happened in the last two minutes of the clinching NBA Finals game in Madison Square Garden. That's fucking big. You need to acknowledge that or change the team in your profile to Dallas Mavericks.

If a few big shots is your requirement, retire Jaren Jacksons jersey while you're at it.

[Obstructed_View]

If a few big shots is your requirement, retire Jaren Jacksons jersey while you're at it.
I didn't say anything about retiring his jersey. It's stupid to retire a guy's jersey just because the team's never had a decent point guard for any length of time in their entire history. That would be like putting Danny White in the ring of honor. I'm just saying that some of you numbskulls sound stupid acting like AJ wasn't big in the '99 Finals. I wouldn't say Jaren Jackson wasn't big in '99 either.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

I didn't say anything about retiring his jersey. It's stupid to retire a guy's jersey just because the team's never had a decent point guard for any length of time in their entire history. That would be like putting Danny White in the ring of honor. I'm just saying that some of you numbskulls sound stupid acting like AJ wasn't big in the '99 Finals. I wouldn't say Jaren Jackson wasn't big in '99 either.

Maybe you assumed we think he wasn't a big part of the finals.

Seeing as the convo is about whether his jersey should be retired or not, and not about if his contribution was significant. :rolleyes

[Obstructed_View]

Maybe you assumed we think he wasn't a big part of the finals.

Seeing as the convo is about whether his jersey should be retired or not, and not about if his contribution was significant. :rolleyes



Avery was just the guy bringing the ball up court who hit a few mid-range jumpers and floaters in the lane.

Um, yeah. Whatever you say, chief.

[Louie Vega]

If a few big shots is your requirement, retire Jaren Jacksons jersey while you're at it.

This statement just ended this argument. Jaren Jackson was the man during that run.

[TDMVPDPOY]

to the clowns who is tryin to credit his shot in the 99 finals, even if we lost that game we wouldve still been 3-2 up, dude is ridin duncans back, doesnt deserve to have his jersey retired.

[Louie Vega]

..................just because he's turned out to be such a classless little bitch...........

I agree with this part of your statement.

[Buddy Holly]

Avery was just the guy bringing the ball up court who hit a few mid-range jumpers and floaters in the lane.



Um, yeah. Whatever you say, chief.

Isn't that what he was? He was a great vocal too, but he wasn't first. second. third, or fourth option.

The "game winning" shot he hit was with lik 1 minute and 30 seconds to go.

It wasn't a clutch pressure shot with 3 seconds left on the clock.

Not to mention his jumper was worse than Parkers.

[Tek_XX]

The shot he hit was good but lets be honest it wasn't that pressure packed as compared to say a robert Horry "if you don't make this, than this series is probably going to be over" type shot. It was a wide open jumper.

[ChumpDumper]

He's proving to be more Cuban than Pop in his post-playing career, so his cred has taken a hit.

We'll still retire his jersey though. It's just the way we are.

[Obstructed_View]

Some of you guys need to go back and watch the '99 Finals. AJ did more than just hit a jumper. He also hit the rim from 30 feet away with one second on the shot clock which kept the Knicks from having time to make a play to win the game. If Sprewell had gotten any time to do anything, he would have surely scored on Sean, who was the one who passed up two open threes in the last minute of the game.

Still shouldn't retire his jersey. Any urge out of a sense of loyalty should have gone away after the bear hug game.

[Tek_XX]

Some of you guys need to go back and watch the '99 Finals. AJ did more than just hit a jumper. He also hit the rim from 30 feet away with one second on the shot clock which kept the Knicks from having time to make a play to win the game. If Sprewell had gotten any time to do anything, he would have surely scored on Sean, who was the one who passed up two open threes in the last minute of the game.

Still shouldn't retire his jersey. Any urge out of a sense of loyalty should have gone away after the bear hug game.

Give it up dude, the only reason you have an argument is becuase the Spurs would retire a ham sandwich.

[Obstructed_View]

Give it up dude, the only reason you have an argument is becuase the Spurs would retire a ham sandwich.
A ham sandwich has more meat than the argument that AJ wasn't a big part of the '99 championship. I have an argument because it's fucking valid.

[MannyIsGod]

Avery is the enemy. I don't need to say the enemy's jerseys in our house. AJ is the devil. AJ is the motherfucking antichrist. Fuck AJ.

[Tek_XX]

A ham sandwich has more meat than the argument that AJ wasn't a big part of the '99 championship. I have an argument because it's fucking valid.

One fucking game dude is all you got to hang your tiara on. Where are the rings pre-Timmy, how brilliant was AJ then?

[Kori Ellis]

I was never a huge Avery fan but I always thought they should retire his jersey because he is very loved around the city and especially within the organization. He is very appreciated within the Spurs for what he did while he was here, even if Spurs fans now don't realize it all. (Maybe y'all didn't watch Spurs basketball before 99)

That being said, one thing that I really dislike about Avery now is that he took on a lot of Cuban's personality in Dallas. Avery isn't a whiny bitch by nature, but for the last 8 weeks he's been acting like one. He complains about the refs, he discredits opponents, and overall acts like an ass.

He needs to remember that it was Pop that he looked up to for such a long time and his behavior in the last 2 months has been about as unPoplike as he could be.

I think this loss will humble him a bit and hopefully he and the Mavs will come back strong next year.

[Obstructed_View]

One fucking game dude is all you got to hang your tiara on. Where are the rings pre-Timmy, how brilliant was AJ then?
Um, no. You mentioned the last two minutes of one game, which I proceeded to correct. I suspect that you are just as ignorant of the rest of the '99 season. If Pre-Duncan championships are your barometer then you need to pull down all the ones that are currently there. This is kind of a stupid argument, since I already agreed with you that they shouldn't retire AJ's jersey.

[Tek_XX]

I was never a huge Avery fan but I always thought they should retire his jersey because he is very loved around the city and especially within the organization. He is very appreciated within the Spurs for what he did while he was here, even if Spurs fans now don't realize it all. (Maybe y'all didn't watch Spurs basketball before 99)

That being said, one thing that I really dislike about Avery now is that he took on a lot of Cuban's personality in Dallas. Avery isn't a whiny bitch by nature, but for the last 8 weeks he's been acting like one. He complains about the refs, he discredits opponents, and overall acts like an ass.

He needs to remember that it was Pop that he looked up to for such a long time and his behavior in the last 2 months has been about as unPoplike as he could be.

I think this loss will humble him a bit and hopefully he and the Mavs will come back strong next year.

So why defend him, maybe this is the real AJ. Do you turn into a horrible whinny bitch just becuase your boss is a horrible whinny bitch, ok maybe you do.

I'm not sure he's as loved as you say he is. No doubt people loved AJ when he was here but i'm don't think they like the new and not so improved Avery Johnson.

[Tek_XX]

Um, no. You mentioned the last two minutes of one game, which I proceeded to correct. I suspect that you are just as ignorant of the rest of the '99 season. If Pre-Duncan championships are your barometer then you need to pull down all the ones that are currently there. This is kind of a stupid argument, since I already agreed with you that they shouldn't retire AJ's jersey.

Good i'm glad we agree, fuck AJ.

[Louie Vega]

I used to love AJ man. I respected his journey through the NBA. I respected his relationship with Jesus. I used to love to hear him say after every Spurs playoff victory "Yes sir Spurs"! And the way he would refer to David as "5-0" in that destinctive twang he has.

But the AJ I saw being interviewed after every game was a totally different AJ. It seemed like he forgot everything that he learned during his time with the Spurs. I always say that it starts at the top. And for some reason AJ felt it was ok to act like Cuban. And Terry and Stackhouse. Never in a million would I have guessed that AJ would someday coach an immature team like the mavs. By this point in the season I would have expected AJ to challenge his team to behave with dignity and class. Something he was surrounded by with the Spurs. But I guess when you have an owner like Cuban there is only so much you can do. You can't keep the owner away from the team.

The bottom line is that AJ will always be associated with the Spurs. No matter what he does in Dallas. It will take some time to forget how he acted when he coached against the Spurs. But when all is said and done he will always the Little General. And he will always have a place in the hearts of the true Spurs fans.

[Obstructed_View]

So why defend him, maybe this is the real AJ. Do you turn into a horrible whinny bitch just becuase your boss is a horrible whinny bitch, ok maybe you do.

I'm not sure he's as loved as you say he is. No doubt people loved AJ when he was here but i'm don't think they like the new and not so improved Avery Johnson.
I'm not defending his behavior, just his contribution to one season's championship run. I didn't defend Jack after the Brawl, but I wouldn't say that he somehow didn't help the team just because he started punching fans.

Speaking of the not-so-improved AJ, my wife asked me tonight if I ever thought I'd be rooting against Avery Johnson so vehemently. I have to say that I never did.

[Obstructed_View]

Good i'm glad we agree, fuck AJ.

:lol

Man, I missed arguing with Spurs fans. That's what it's all about.

[SenorSpur]

I was never a huge Avery fan but I always thought they should retire his jersey because he is very loved around the city and especially within the organization. He is very appreciated within the Spurs for what he did while he was here, even if Spurs fans now don't realize it all. (Maybe y'all didn't watch Spurs basketball before 99)

That being said, one thing that I really dislike about Avery now is that he took on a lot of Cuban's personality in Dallas. Avery isn't a whiny bitch by nature, but for the last 8 weeks he's been acting like one. He complains about the refs, he discredits opponents, and overall acts like an ass.

He needs to remember that it was Pop that he looked up to for such a long time and his behavior in the last 2 months has been about as unPoplike as he could be.

I think this loss will humble him a bit and hopefully he and the Mavs will come back strong next year.

Well said Kori,

I too, always liked and admired AJ for his drive and determination and for being the tenacious "heart and soul" behind that '99 Championship team.

I've also grown to dislke him for his Cuban-like behavior during the Spurs series and his "bitch-type" dealings with the local Dallas media. He has really come off like an asshole the past several weeks.

That said, I still believe his jersey should go into the rafters at the SBC. I've got the perfect scenario in mind too. The Spurs can retire his jersey during halftime of the 2007-2008 regular-season opener versus the Mavs. Shortly after they receive their rings for winning the 2007 NBA championship.

[Louie Vega]

...

[Doug Collins]

AJ is dead to me. Had he been classy during this playoff run I wouldnt have such a big problem with him. But no, he chose to be a bitch just like the rest of that bitch ass organization. Why should we be classy to him when he showed no class towards our team in his post game rants about bear hugs and shit. Fuck him. I´d rather see a David Wood jersey up there than AJ´s.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Oddly enough, AJ was never known for being a quick defender or anything...he was more of a physical body up type, who would play chest to chest and...one might even say, "bear hug" you.

In fact, didn't him and Steve Nash get into it over something like back when Nash was a rookie with the Suns?

[Doug Collins]

Oddly enough, AJ was never known for being a quick defender or anything...he was more of a physical body up type, who would play chest to chest and...one might even say, "bear hug" you.

In fact, didn't him and Steve Nash get into it over something like back when Nash was a rookie with the Suns?

I seem to remember a buzz cut Nash getting pissed off against us that year, but dont remember any particulars.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

I seem to remember a buzz cut Nash getting pissed off against us that year, but dont remember any particulars.

I was listening to it on radio, so I don't recall the visual.

I just remember the game was well in hand, and I believe it was a playoff game.

[Doug Collins]

I was listening to it on radio, so I don't recall the visual.

I just remember the game was well in hand, and I believe it was a playoff game.

Yeah, I know I saw the game but dont remember what happened.

[Obstructed_View]

Elimination game for the Suns, Spurs were way up. Steve Nash was a backup. He came in and body slammed AJ to the floor. Do a search on this board for the word "mishandled".

[angel_luv]

I know Avery helped our franchise when he was here and that the guys on our team who knew him seem to still like him,
If Pop really wants to honor Avery for what he did for us back then, I could accept that- although at this moment I have absolutely no desire to attend said ceremony.

There is one thing I do feel strongly about and that is:if the Spurs are going to retire Avery's jersey, they need to hurry up and get it done.

It would have been best had they done it already before Avery started coaching one of our biggest rivals. Now everything feels all weird.

[angel_luv]

And in answer to the question... I rooted for Avery when he was a Spur but my only favorite back then was Tim Duncan.

I liked Avery up until I saw how he behaved this play off series and even after, would rather not hate him.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

The real AJ is the one you all saw front and center. Honoring him by this franchise would be a disgrace :td

He's trashed Ginobili when Manu was signed, trashed Parker when he was brought in, followed it up with the whole bear hug defense back stab, and topped it all off with his fourth grade antics after game 5.

The only place Avery should hold in the SBC Center is our b!tch four times a year when we play the Mavs.

[Hook Dem]

The real AJ is the one you all saw front and center. Honoring him by this franchise would be a disgrace :td

He's trashed Ginobili when Manu was signed, trashed Parker when he was brought in, followed it up with the whole bear hug defense back stab, and topped it all off with his fourth grade antics after game 5.

The only place Avery should hold in the SBC Center is our b!tch four times a year when we play the Mavs.
AGREE 100 PERCENT!

[Mixability]

#32 shouldn't have been retired, neither should #6.

Hell, maybe even get Manu to wear #6, Kobe and Amare changed their numbers..... :fro

[angel_luv]

#32 shouldn't have been retired


Why ever not?

[Mixability]

Why ever not?

It belittles the other jerseys that are already up there. Based on the requirements of being a fan favorite, Malik Rose will be next to go to the rafters.... :lol

[spur219]

Okay honestly. Why would the Spurs organization even consider retiring Avery Johnson's jersey?

[angel_luv]

It belittles the other jerseys that are already up there. Based on the requirements of being a fan favorite, Malik Rose will be next to go to the rafters.... :lol


Now that is what I am talking about! :elephant

[Trainwreck2100]

FUCK Avery

[gospursgojas]

Fuck that whining ass bitch.....

Im gonna be so pissed if they choose to retire his jersey, (like someone said in another thread) for that ONE time in the finals that we weren't embaressed to have him on our team....

[Darrin]

I wouldn't retire his jersey in my bathroom. :elephant

Just so I can get a feel for your standard, what numbers are retired in your bathroom?

[Darrin]

It belittles the other jerseys that are already up there. Based on the requirements of being a fan favorite, Malik Rose will be next to go to the rafters.... :lol

Malik Rose the all-time leader in Rebounds for the franchise?

[degenerate_gambler]

He is neither a favorite son nor should he have his # retired.

[strangeweather]

You know, the only problem I have with Avery is who he's coaching for.

Yeah, he got flustered when they didn't get the breaks in the finals, but this is his first full year as a coach and he took his team all the way to the finals -- that's a hell of a trip. Based on what I've seen so far, when Pop retires, I'd welcome him here as a coach.

Of course, that doesn't mean he needs his jersey in the rafters -- he was a fan favorite, but he was never really a great player.

[Holt's Cat]

Awery Jowhnson was a huge pawrt of the Spuws in the 1990s and the '99 championship. Most Spuws fans dissing AJ only became Spuws fans after AJ helped bwing home that first title. Suwk my fuwwy dick if you disagwee.

[MoSpur]

If they plan to retire his jersey, I will buy tickets to that game. So that I can boo. I don't want #6 retired. What made me mad was restricting Manu to wear #6 when he came in. What did Avery do? He was a piece of our championship team in '99. A vocal leader. That doesn't mean no one can wear #6.

[angel_luv]

Awery Jowhnson was a huge pawrt of the Spuws in the 1990s and the '99 championship. Most Spuws fans dissing AJ only became Spuws fans after AJ helped bwing home that first title.

Are you trying to say he is the cat's meow?

[ALVAREZ6]

Avery is a whiny bitch with a gay voice.

[Mixability]

Now that is what I am talking about! :elephant

:pctoss

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

You know, the only problem I have with Avery is who he's coaching for.

So you're cool with when he cracked on Manu and said he could earn his own number with this franchise, and when he commented about us drafting Parker that they shouldn't send a kid to do a man's job?

All that was cool with you? Dude's a punk.

[FUCKMARKCUBAN]

i didnt care for aj when he was here, when he left, when he came back, and now as a coach. i say fuck him!

always knew he was a little bitch to begin with.

[Holt's Cat]

I can't wait to see Spuws fans turn Mike Brown into the devil when the Spurs play the Cawaliers in the Finawls next June.

[kalikot_boy_kr]

dirk>>>wacky flukers
terry>>>>showy monkey<<< i hate his face! he look like a funny clown to me.
stuckhouse>>>wheres ur fresh legs u talkin about? nothing but lousy.
howard>>>>the rushing ego> who the hell are u?
harris>>>>keep ur lips shut up!! ur funny...
dampier>>>> slow motion picture>>>hahhahhaha!
daniels>>>>ur a joke!
cuban>>>>pretending tobe the best team....but nothing...
avery>>>>>arrogant....
................the heat makes u a crying babies!!!!! hahahhahha!

[Buddy Holly]

#32 shouldn't have been retired

2 time all star. 1 time NBA champ. Hitting that MDM shot while his boy was dying.

He should have had it retired and he did.

[FUCKMARKCUBAN]

I can't wait to see Spuws fans turn Mike Brown into the devil when the Spurs play the Cawaliers in the Finawls next June.

difference is brown aint a whining little bastard with cubans dick shoved so far up his ass youd think they were one of the same.

[kalikot_boy_kr]

dirk>>>wacky flukers
terry>>>>showy monkey<<< i hate his face! he look like a funny clown to me.
stuckhouse>>>wheres ur fresh legs u talkin about? nothing but lousy.
howard>>>>the rushing ego> who the hell are u?
harris>>>>keep ur lips shut up!! ur funny...
dampier>>>> slow motion picture>>>hahhahhaha!
daniels>>>>ur a joke!
cuban>>>>pretending tobe the best team....but nothing...
avery>>>>>arrogant....
................the heat makes u a crying babies!!!!! hahahhahha!

[Mixability]

dirk>>>wacky flukers
terry>>>>showy monkey<<< i hate his face! he look like a funny clown to me.
stuckhouse>>>wheres ur fresh legs u talkin about? nothing but lousy.
howard>>>>the rushing ego> who the hell are u?
harris>>>>keep ur lips shut up!! ur funny...
dampier>>>> slow motion picture>>>hahhahhaha!
daniels>>>>ur a joke!
cuban>>>>pretending tobe the best team....but nothing...
avery>>>>>arrogant....
................the heat makes u a crying babies!!!!! hahahhahha!

do you have to repeat your nonsense?

[Holt's Cat]

At the end of the day, you dumb sons of bitches have to recognize that the Spurs ran AJ out of town, not the other way around. Again and again AJ tried to get back to SA. About the worst thing that AJ said about the Spurs during this year's series as the 'bear hug' comment. I'm not sure why so many of you hate AJ the man. So many of you were on his jock when he was a Spur.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I think that within 15 years Robert Horry, Avery Johnson, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Bruce Bowen, and Tony Parker(I think he will still be playing though.) will all have their jerseys retired.

[GattoBlaster]

He was a fan favorite for a long time.

He hit a big shot to win the finals.

He is the all-time team leader in assists.

Still, you do it more as a tribute to what he gave the city as a person, and not a player.

So yeah, he deserves it.


Yes, he was a fan favorite for a long time...was

Yes, he hit a big shot to win the Finals...a

Yes, he is the all-time leader in assists...is (for now)

Yes, you do it more as a tribute to what he gave the city as a person...but I say not just no, but hell no!

Honestly, I was embarassed knowing that he was a Spur, given his crybaby antics during the playoffs. I thought that he would have added a touch of class to an otherwise classless (and clueless) ownership...I could not have been more wrong.

No friggin' way should we put his jersey in the rafters next to the Admiral's.

[CharlieMac]

I didnt ever see a reason to retire it in the first place.

[Mavs_man_41]

AJ isn't even man enough to apologize to the media guy he berated and embarassed just for asking a question. Keep in mind that this is a media guy who liked AJ enough not to lob him a softball question in the first place and not get angry at him even after he started in.

That "media guy" asked a dumbass question and got a dumbass answer. AJ isn't going to say that the call was bullshit and get in trouble with the league, so he ignored it.