Dirty play by Nash

[ShoogarBear]

I'm shocked Nash's nose didn't start bleeding.

[OldDirtMcGirt]

I was going to come in here to start this thread. Looks like I'm a little late

I thought Bowen should have been punished for putting his foot under Steve Francis. And really, this move by Nash was even worse. It was an obviously intentional move on Nash's part. I doubt he was trying to hurt Felton but sticking your leg in between the legs of another player is just asking for an injury.

If Bowen, Artest even Raja Bell do that, it'd be the lead story on every sports outlet with everyone crying about how dirty the play is. Nash does it and Felton was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

In all fairness, it's because Bowen, Bell, and Artest all have histories of being "dirty" players. Just like how Sheed gets technicals for things that half the league does. It's not fair, but that's just how life works.

[Kriz-Maxima]

In all fairness, it's because Bowen, Bell, and Artest all have histories of being "dirty" players. Just like how Sheed gets technicals for things that half the league does. It's not fair, but that's just how life works.

And i think that says a lot about the league and Stern. You cant pick and choose, its all or none.

[OldDirtMcGirt]

And i think that says a lot about the league and Stern. You cant pick and choose, its all or none.

I think that one of the primary motivations for Stern suspending players is to improve the league's image, which he always has his panties in a bunch about. Therefore, he punishes guys who he perceives as an image problem much more harshly than those he doesn't.

[Kriz-Maxima]

I think that one of the primary motivations for Stern suspending players is to improve the league's image, which he always has his panties in a bunch about. Therefore, he punishes guys who he perceives as an image problem much more harshly than those he doesn't.

And what perception could a fan draw from this other than favoritism from the part of the league's administration. What image does that send?

[vicphoenix]

And what perception could a fan draw from this other than favoritism from the part of the league's administration. What image does that send?

If Nash got so much favoritism from the NBA, than explain why he only got 240 free throw attempts last season. Also, when he does play some decent defense, he gets cheap foul calls. Previous to the trip on Felton which was a foul, there was a play where Nash got called for a blocking foul. The problem was that Nash stayed in front of Felton and had his feet set when Felton drove into him. I believe Nash gets the least respect from the officials of any star in the NBA.

[timvp]

I believe Nash gets the least respect from the officials of any star in the NBA.

Wait, you're talking about Steve Nash, right?

[ATRAIN]

Oh...Johnny Ringo is a big but at least its funny.

The SOns sucks....Barbosa is the " " man of the year.....

ATRAIN and OFACTOR are morons....but I think thats because they're probably young.

Not only is your team obsessed with our team and championships, but your obsessed with 2 guys that hadnt even posted in this thread. Your such a ing idiot. Young you say, come to texas and find out.

[cornbread]

Red Card!!!

[OldDirtMcGirt]

Wait, you're talking about Steve Nash, right?

From watching so many Suns games, I can honestly say that he doesn't get the superstar calls that Melo, Bron, Wade, and Kobe get.

However, the amount of foul opportunities he gets doesn't really reflect on David Stern. It's just the referees. Punishment on the other hand is entirely up to Stern.

[Obstructed_View]

I believe Nash gets the least respect from the officials of any star in the NBA.

Watching him whine, I'm sure Nash agrees with you.

He probably thought he was making a point to the officials when he took out Felton and felt justified doing it. His hand went up awfully quick.

[BeerIsGood!]

At least Nash finally showed some balls. Not much because he cheapshoted the guy but it's still more than the pussy has ever shown before.

[vicphoenix]

At least Nash finally showed some balls. Not much because he cheapshoted the guy but it's still more than the pussy has ever shown before.

Very classy! Nash has more guts than most NBA players and you call him that?

[B and P Cats]

Lucky for us, Felton did not get any tears or breaks or any serious injury. Just a sore knee. I have always thought Nash was a classy person, but when he stuck his leg out and tripped Felton, I was really shocked! There was no doubt it was a purposeful trip. The thing that gets me is that it came at a time when they were way ahead of us, and we all knew they would win. The whole thing seemed totally unneccesary. There are other guys that play more than one sport and can keep the rules seperate. The fact that he plays soccer and was just reacting by sticking out his leg like a soccer player would do is bull to me.

[Reggie Miller]

Very classy! Nash has more guts than most NBA players and you call him that?

This is the sort of thing that cracks me up.

Do you have the eerie power to see what lies in the heart of man?

I didn't think so.

We have to guess at what players are thinking/intending. Similarly, he have to guess at their level of toughness based on their play. I have no idea who has more "guts." Ultimately, neither do you. Personally, I think that you can't describe a one-way player as tough or gutsy, but that's just my opinion. It's no more or less valid than anyone else's, which is why it is worthless in the final analysis.

Side Note: Anyone else starts screaming at the refs like Nash did in game 6 of the Spurs series, and they would have been thrown out of the game. It was laughable.

[DarkReign]

Don't apologize to me, you oughta feel sorry for yourself if you couldn't see the blatant dirtiness of that move by Nash.

Then I'll apologize for Stern as well. And every other level-headed onlooker. What in Nash's career tells you he is a dirty player?

Nothing.

Hate to break it to you, but past offenses factor into the decision. Nash has never been suspended and is certainly not known to be a dirty player.

Who do you guys keep comparing this incident to? Bowen? Artest? Kobe?

All prior history with every one of them.

[monosylab1k]

Also, when he does play some decent defense

i'd like to see video evidence of that ever happening.

[monosylab1k]

Hate to break it to you, but past offenses factor into the decision. Nash has never been suspended and is certainly not known to be a dirty player.

And it's complete bull . Any level headed watcher could see that was a dirty ing move, end of story.

[DarkReign]

And it's complete bull . Any level headed watcher could see that was a dirty ing move, end of story.

Hey, thats the way the criminal justice system in most developed countries in the world is too. Reality bites.

[monosylab1k]

I guess so. Fuehrer Stern wins again.

[Stabbin' Cabin]

Good, I hope Nash and the Suns keep injuring other teams players. It's the best way to win a championship these days.

[vicphoenix]

This is the sort of thing that cracks me up.

Do you have the eerie power to see what lies in the heart of man?

I didn't think so.

We have to guess at what players are thinking/intending. Similarly, he have to guess at their level of toughness based on their play. I have no idea who has more "guts." Ultimately, neither do you. Personally, I think that you can't describe a one-way player as tough or gutsy, but that's just my opinion. It's no more or less valid than anyone else's, which is why it is worthless in the final analysis.

Side Note: Anyone else starts screaming at the refs like Nash did in game 6 of the Spurs series, and they would have been thrown out of the game. It was laughable.

You need to correct that last statement. Sorry, but the referees don't kick anyone out for arguing during the playoffs.

[monosylab1k]

You need to correct that last statement. Sorry, but the referees don't kick anyone out for arguing during the playoffs.

and Reggie Miller said "screaming" not "arguing".

[Reggie Miller]

and Reggie Miller said "screaming" not "arguing".

Thanks, and Nash was screaming at the refs. There's no wiggle room there.

[yourcheatinheart]

At least Nash finally showed some balls. Not much because he cheapshoted the guy but it's still more than the pussy has ever shown before.

that's some coffee calling the kettle right there. pius ass spurs er.