Dirty play by Nash

[da_suns_fan__]

did you even watch the ing video? Felton was elevating for a jumper, and Nash didn't get his foot between anything, he swung his leg across the front of both of Felton's leg and his foot caught him right in the ankle.

His foot was on the ground when Nash's heel hit his you ing idiot.

Making contact with a guy when his feet are still on the ground isn't the same as hitting a guy mid air.

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[monosylab1k]

His foot was on the ground when Nash's heel hit his you ing idiot.

Making contact with a guy when his feet are still on the ground isn't the same as hitting a guy mid air.

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He was elevating for the shot.

[monosylab1k]

total move by Nash and completely deserving of a suspension. if this was anybody else a suspension would be a sure thing.

[Findog]

total move by Nash and completely deserving of a suspension. if this was anybody else a suspension would be a sure thing.

But Nash reads Kierkegaard and donates money to charity. He doesn't deserve to be suspended for being such a worldly, well-rounded person.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Looking at that video I think Suns fans should be thankful that Nash didn't get hurt, too. Getting legs tangled up like that is a good way to up a knee.

I don't think Nash deserves a suspension, but maybe a fine. Whether it was dirty or a stupid move that resulted in an injury the league should step up and say something. Maybe I just don't watch enough basketball but it's been a while since I've seen that blatant of a trip, and it has no place on any court.

[hater]

GODDAM what a NASH is

[samikeyp]

Agreed. Texas bias against the Suns is laughable.....

Its just jealousy

Riiiight...which explains my post about what happened being no big deal.

Troll.

[Nashfan]

Mommy, he did it first!

You make no sense.

[samikeyp]

I think he is alluding to your first post referencing Bowen.

[Nashfan]

Who was injured by Bowen in during the playoffs?

Well, for one did you happen to see Nash get hit in the balls? For guy's that is a very sensitive area. He tried to hurt Amare and Nash's body was bruised on each arm and leg. (they showed it during one of the games) He was trying to injure a player and has for quite some time now in games against other teams. That is not why we lost to you though.

[Nashfan]

total move by Nash and completely deserving of a suspension. if this was anybody else a suspension would be a sure thing.

You sure get your panties in a bunch easily don't you? You actually said you were going to cut your testicles off if Dallas lost to Golden State. Give it a rest would you?

[samikeyp]

Well, for one did you happen to see Nash get hit in the balls? For guy's that is a very sensitive area. He tried to hurt Amare and Nash's body was bruised on each arm and leg. (they showed it during one of the games) He was trying to injure a player and has for quite some time now in games against other teams. That is not why we lost to you though.

I would disagree. You are intimating that Bowen's actions are pre-meditated. I seriously doubt that the sits in the locker room and thinks to himself "hmm...I think I will try and hurt Amare tonight". I will agree that Bowen gets away with a lot and am surprised he has not been suspended at least once. Just like I don't believe Nash was trying to hurt Felton. No one on this message board knows what Bowen or any other players thought process is. Theories abound and some of them may actually be correct. I do think Bowen does things to try and get into players heads and off of there games, I do not believe however he has the intent to injure.

[Nashfan]

I think he is alluding to your first post referencing Bowen.

Oh, okay gotcha. It is true though that it is kind of funny having a Spurs fan start this thread when you have Bowen on your team.

[samikeyp]

So Spurs fans aren't allowed to start threads about Suns players? He didn't say Bowen wasn't guilty of such things, just that now Steve Nash may be.

I don't think you brought up Bowen to be a jerk (the first time) given the smiley face in your post. But bringing him up in reference to a play is a little odd.

[Nashfan]

I would disagree. You are intimating that Bowen's actions are pre-meditated. I seriously doubt that the sits in the locker room and thinks to himself "hmm...I think I will try and hurt Amare tonight". I will agree that Bowen gets away with a lot and am surprised he has not been suspended at least once. Just like I don't believe Nash was trying to hurt Felton. No one on this message board knows what Bowen or any other players thought process is. Theories abound and some of them may actually be correct. I do think Bowen does things to try and get into players heads and off of there games, I do not believe however he has the intent to injure.

I would have to disagree about Bowens intent. What do you call that jumping in the air kick to Wally's face, or when he sticks his foot under opposing players and they come up with ankle sprains? I think he knows what he is doing and doesn't worry one bit about it.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

As far as Bowen goes, I think that Mikey's right on this one. If nothing else I'll bet that Bowen doesn't want to cause injuries because that's exactly how you get put under a microscope. Whiny, frustrated scorers don't cost the league money. Whiny, injured scorers can cost the league money. The closest Bowen actually ever came to receiving discipline from the league was when Steve Francis (worth considerably less to the league than Nash) was hurt landing on Bowen's foot.

[Reggie Miller]

When Bowen knocks someone down with a forearm strike to the throat, then we'll start comparing Bowen to Bell.

[Nashfan]

So Spurs fans aren't allowed to start threads about Suns players? He didn't say Bowen wasn't guilty of such things, just that now Steve Nash may be.

I don't think you brought up Bowen to be a jerk (the first time) given the smiley face in your post. But bringing him up in reference to a play is a little odd.

I just find it odd that he said something about it being swept under the rug when Bowen gets away with a lot worse and isn't punished for his actions. Also, in that game last night Felton was pushing Nash around a bit and the refs weren't calling fouls for it, maybe Nash had enough of it. Especially after last years playoffs against the Spurs, he might be learning to fight back. Who knows? I don't aprove of this type of reaction or action but maybe he has had enough and figures he has to get tough. Your guess is as good as mine.

[samikeyp]

I would have to disagree about Bowens intent. What do you call that jumping in the air kick to Wally's face, or when he sticks his foot under opposing players and they come up with ankle sprains? I think he knows what he is doing and doesn't worry one bit about it.

He jumped because he was horibbly faked out and went airborne...bringing up the foot, however, was uncalled for. I have landed on peoples feet before and sprained my ankles, and people have landed on mine as well. Neither was malicious.

The key word there is think. You think Bowen is pre-meditated in his actions and his intent is to injure...I think that is not the case. Neither of us actually know. One of us is probably right. Given his off the court reputation, I have a hard time believing he wants to hurt people. I may be wrong, who knows.

[samikeyp]

I just find it odd that he said something about it being swept under the rug when Bowen gets away with a lot worse and isn't punished for his actions.

Do you believe the lack of punishment is intentional?

[mardigan]

Suns fans still find a way to blame Bowen.

[Nashfan]

Do you believe the lack of punishment is intentional?

I just think the refs are use to him playing this way and don't punish him. Why, I don't know, because he barely gets any fouls called on him either. He has a reputation as a hard nosed defender and they look the other way. Whichever team is the aggressor in games usually gets away with the most it seems.

[Nashfan]

Suns fans still find a way to blame Bowen.

Not blaming, just pointing out that Nash may have learned something from last years playoff series against the Spurs. Most specifically, Bowen, since he guarded Nash. Nash will never ever come close to being the defender that Bowen is but maybe he is learning some of Bowens tricks.

[Nashfan]

But Nash reads Kierkegaard and donates money to charity. He doesn't deserve to be suspended for being such a worldly, well-rounded person.

Funny Findog. Give the hate towards Nash and the Suns a rest would you?

[Nashfan]

total move by Nash and completely deserving of a suspension. if this was anybody else a suspension would be a sure thing.

Wrong again. Bowen doesn't get suspended for some of his antics and also in last years playoffs, I believe it was Baron Davis who threw a forearm at Fisher and was not punished for it at all. Much worse offense going for someones head. The Nba is not consistent with their handing out of punishments for such actions, so I wouldn't hold your breathe waiting for them to be consistent with punishments.