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They might have asked them to review it, but they were probably going to review it anyway. The pictures of manu's bloody face were everywhere, so they probably were going to automatically check it out.
Have you watched Bruce Bowen's elbows?i would say it's not his style to be flagrant or blatantly obvious with his elbows. but raja bell kind of brought this to light in last years playoffs. kobe was giving him all kinds of subtle elbows to his grill
They might have asked them to review it, but they were probably going to review it anyway. The pictures of manu's bloody face were everywhere, so they probably were going to automatically check it out.
I think a fine would have been enough (or nothing at all)...it's not like he was looking at him and took a swing. It was definitely intentional...he got blocked and brought his arm back to clear him out and get the ball back, but I doubt his intent was to bust Manu's face. And he has taken cheap shots before, although it's not the norm for him.
Surprising none the less.
Wow! I guess your view of God is vastly different than mine.
I would have just settled for a foul being called.
This is a real question... Isn't trying to create contact with your elbow unsportsman like not to mention dangerous.
Kobe got Gino with all elbow. I find hard to believe that was accidental or necessary.
Exactly.
Kobe is on record as saying Manu is his favorite player in the NBA.
Spurs fans are acting like Kobe jumped up got blocked and while in mid air turned around and punched Manu in the face.
Angel Luv....yes your mom praying for Kobe's suspesion...please have her pray for world peace, but praying for that is selfish and not inclusive to Jesus's teachings....
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it wasn't intentional but it was careless. I'm a huge fan of Kobe's game and don't think he's out there trying to hurt anyone.
However, like Kori said the hit to Manu could have been more serious because it was a blow to the head.
Side note:
What the is Manu's nose made out of? anium?
How the f does that nose never get broken with as many shots as it takes?
Rip Hamilton needs a nose transfusion from Manu.
The suspension is bull , but the NBA is clearly going overboard since the Detroit vs Indiana incident. Carmelo's suspension was ridiculously overdone as well.
God is a Spurs fan.
It's just surprising when it's the same suspension KG got for throwing a ball at someone and "attempting" a punch.
Carmelo should have been suspended for a few more games for running away like a .
back peddling as fast as you can is not "attempting" a punch.
elbows are one thing...you can't play b-ball without throwing a few. elbows to the face...are different. i have yet to see Bruce or Manu elbow anyone in the grill.
that said, I think Raja's complaint/reaction last year kind of set the tone for this. I don't think Kobe should have been suspended. In fact, I'd like to know what BS reasons lead Stu to make this decision.
Well the rule is that if you hit someone above the shoulders with an elbow, then you are supposed to be automatically ejected. And then if, for whatever reason, they don't eject you and the tape is reviewed, they can take action after that (suspension, fine, whatever).
So, if they deemed it an elbow, then obviously this suspension is because of the "no elbows above the shoulders" rule.
Weak...
LOL...the damage is too much to look at...
NBA players really are pussies...seriously...
Fine, tops.
I really don't think that warranted a suspension.
EDIT: On Kori's point, if it's because of the elbows to the face rule, then yeah, I guess...but I don't think it was intentional.
most of you people must be blind. Kobe was mad so he practically punched manu in the face because he got his shot blocked. Amazing how many of you stick up for Kobe. You es should let Kobe punch you in the face.
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I don't THINK is was intentional either. However, Kobe is a little on the nutty side.
Please send me a link to the phantom elbows raja was complaining about. That guy is the biggest in the NBA...there was one so called elbow that got kobe a foul that didn't even connect. Raja pulled a matrix move and sold the contact. Pure BS...just like Stu (I sucked and ran the Grizzlies into the ground) Jackson.
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