Bynum Suspended 2 games

[HarlemHeat37]

Bowen was dirty, too, obviously..it's not a compe ion..they're both dirty..

Bynum is trying to kill people, tbh, he almost killed Gerald Wallace..2 incidents, where 2 careers were potentially threatened, classifies him as a dirty player IMO..

It's one thing to play mind games like KG plays, it's another thing to try and end careers..he's playing with the lives of other players, defenseless players..

[DeadlyDynasty]

Bowen was dirty, too, obviously..it's not a compe ion..they're both dirty..

Bynum is trying to kill people, tbh, he almost killed Gerald Wallace..2 incidents, where 2 careers were potentially threatened, classifies him as a dirty player IMO..

It's one thing to play mind games like KG plays, it's another thing to try and end careers..he's playing with the lives of other players, defenseless players..

Anytime you're hit hard in mid-air it looks worse than it is. Remember how gy everyone was acting when Ariza fouled Rudy Fernandez hard in a regular season game in 09? Everyone wanted Trevor lynched for that. Mid-air collisions just look worse than they really are.

Trying to kill people?

McHale clotheslining Rambis was much worse and that had little penalty.

They play in a softer game now, and fans are too sensitive to any rough contact.
It was a move by Drew, but he ain't Kermit Washington.

You're a good troll HH, but you still do a ty job of masking your contempt for the Lakers and their players

[Giuseppe]

You're a good troll HH, but you still do a ty job of masking your contempt for the Lakers

He quit tryin' after #16 got lodged.

[HarlemHeat37]

Ariza went for the ball, IIRC..

I agree that the game was different back then, a lot more cheap shots, obviously..however, with all the knowledge we currently have about injuries to the head and potential career threatening injuries of various nature, the penalties should be harsher, to discourage hits of this nature..we should be learning from the example that was set pre-2000, where there were too many vicious and severe incidents, some that altered careers..

It's better to avoid situations where a career could potentially end or reduce in length..I cringed when I saw Beasley fall, I thought of his family and I thought about how he might never be able to play the game that he loves anymore..thankfully, he got up quickly..

[DeadlyDynasty]

Ariza went for the ball, IIRC..

I agree that the game was different back then, a lot more cheap shots, obviously..however, with all the knowledge we currently have about injuries to the head and potential career threatening injuries of various nature, the penalties should be harsher, to discourage hits of this nature..we should be learning from the example that was set pre-2000, where there were too many vicious and severe incidents, some that altered careers..

It's better to avoid situations where a career could potentially end or reduce in length..I cringed when I saw Beasley fall, I thought of his family and I thought about how he might never be able to play the game that he loves anymore..thankfully, he got up quickly..

Another variation of the LBJ/for the Kids schtick, tbh.

Transparent.

But like Luva and Kool's threads, minimal effort will still get you by at times I guess. Godspeed

[Muser]

Good to have DD posting regularly again tbh..This board needed some of the good posters to come back.

[Jelloisjigglin]

Not surprised in the least. Bynum leveled Beasley obviously. It was a dirty play, no play on the ball.

[NRHector]

the foul on Tony from Ericka Dampier was worse and he only got fined

[Killakobe81]

I wont quibble 1 vs. 2 games ...play was dirty ...though light by 80's standards. I just wish there was more consistency in how they ruled on these. For example, people leaving the bench (without getting in to a fight) during a "skirmish" ... they get 1 game. Bynum levels Beasley it's only 2 games ...other times dudes get fines and they say well he already missed the game he was thrown out of. Whether it be reffing, grading, enforcing speeding tickets all you ask for is consistency. The NBA has none EXCEPT STARS and HOME TEAMS get the benefit of the doubt from the NBA ...good thing I root for a team that cultivates, attracts and steals stars from lessor franchsies ... LOL

[DeadlyDynasty]

the foul on Tony from Ericka Dampier was worse and he only got fined

Good point. Bynum cheapshotted a 3/4 while Erick Dampier 2-hand shoved a small PG into the stands with full-force. But those are Harlem's two favorite teams, so I'm sure he's got some spin-control for that one too


Nothing but love, HH...just looking forward to taking your money these playoffs.

[Venti Quattro]

In the end the extra game shouldn't matter. The Lakers should be able to handle the Suns w/o him. They'll probably lose tonight though

No Bynum Abdul Jabbar, no problem.

[DeadlyDynasty]

No Bynum Abdul Jabbar, no problem.

They had no business winning this game.

Outrebounded by 10, and Portland had 17 offensive boards. Portland was also only whistled 11 times all game, and had more FTA's. LA also shot 3-17 from three, scored only 84 points, and were down by 6-7 pts with 5 minutes to play.

This is why the Blazers can't be taken seriously. A craptastic game by the Lakers was good enough to hold sway w/o Bynum.


Drew's absence was still huge, though. Besides the horrid rebounding differential, Pau had to play 45 minutes last night. Hopefully he gets a little less run against the Suns, but I doubt it.

[Venti Quattro]

Caracter sucks. I was cringing at how he forced to drive to the rim and got called for a charge when he was near enough for a good shot. Also as per the usual he's foul prone.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Yeah, Caracter's a rookie so you kind of expect a plethora of fouls and mistakes, especially when he almost never sees the court. Ratliff needs to comeback...he won't produce much at all, but if he could give 7-10 minutes that would be the only stat I cared about.


OT, but it was nice to see Pau respond to Phil's rebounding challenge. Him and LO did their part last night on the glass.

[Venti Quattro]

Ratliff + comeback =

[ohmwrecker]

How many boxes of Lucky Charms will Bynum go through during his suspension?

[Giuseppe]

How many boxes of Lucky Charms will Bynum go through during his suspension?

Great story. Easily imagined.

[Obstructed_View]

Per Phil Jackson

I don't necessarily have a problem with the sentence,Bynum wasn't playing the ball. But why do you wait this long till the day of the game,it was a pretty dry-cut play shouldn't take long.

Agreed on all points. It makes no sense that sometimes they put a decision out quickly, and wait at other times. Yet more inconsistency to give the NBA front office credibility problems with the fans.

[HarlemHeat37]

Blessings viewing thread..this should be fun..

[21_Blessings]

2 games though? Laker player yet again is made example of.

Barely a personal 15 years ago. Mchale rolling in his tomb.

[HarlemHeat37]

Barely a personal..I love the hyperbole when people talk about the 80s and 90s..

I know you would love for Bynum to physically punish you in private, but I don't think anybody else would condone it..

[Giuseppe]

Har thought he had a ringer last night. Thought he was gonna party all Sunday evening.

You caught a hanger, Har.

[Obstructed_View]

2 games though? Laker player yet again is made example of.

Barely a personal 15 years ago. Mchale rolling in his tomb.

Meh, if said Laker player weren't becoming a thug, you might have a point. If Gasol commits that foul he probably doesn't even get suspended.

[picc84]

If Gasol commits that foul his elbow is in a sling.

[OC Lakerfan]

If Gasol commits that foul, Beasley would be up in his grill. But since Drew did, he looked at LO then barked at a smaller Barnes.