OT: Ron Artest Pulls A Cheap Shot, Gets Ejected
Ron Artest just took a cheap shot at James Harden, throwing a hard elbow to Harden's head, and was ejected. This play was probably one of the dirtier plays that I've seen happen for a while. I'm guessing that Artest is gone for at least 5 games, if not more. There's no place in any sport for that type of move, just a terrible decision by Artest. Harden is fine though, and he'll still be able to play.
UPDATE: Looks like Harden is out with concussion symptoms now. Artest is an idiot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so3TR0bcx9k
Jump to 1:06 if you just want to see it slowed down.
Update #2: GIF
Once again, another person late to the party, please reread my first post, maybe then you will understand why your post is worthless.
come on, at least leave a reason why you disagree...
additionally, why are you so scared about a difference of opinion?
I'd leave a reason, but I'm still trying to figure out your original point.
So your MO is to neg things you don't understand? I wish I was that simplistic...
When I started my reply to myself, no one had posted.
Were you replying to me? Because I don't remember opposing your statements.
Maybe we all should take a step away from our computers, phones, etc and let cooler heads prevail...
Woah... I'm not mad. I just didn't know how your reply applied to anything I said.
"it seems that from your other posts you were trying to defend the elbow because they may have a history."
Thank you for your clarification, but no, I am definitely not trying to defend the elbow. What I have been saying is that people can not go around doing annoying crap like get in the way of others and not expect any retribution. Am I saying Harden was doing this? No. Am I saying Harden got what he deserved if he was doing this? No. I'm just saying he shouldn't be surprised that Artest reacted if he indeed was doing it on purpose.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:08 AM ^
"Watch out we got a bad ass over here!"
I didn't catch this the first time, how exactly did you get butt hurt over what I said?
Did Ronny Artest change his name to Oscar?
What's up with the Metta World Peace thing... is that his real legal name now or just some stupid ploy? At least everyone knew not to take Chad "Ochocinco" seriously when he did it... is Ronny just copying him? Seriously, at least choose a cooler name... a la: Hehateme of the XFL. I'd go with Zeus... always thought that was an awesome name.
April 23rd, 2012 at 10:11 AM ^
You mad bro?
FINALLY, a post I can agreed with. Thank you. You almost made my bad decision to post worthwhile.
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:34 PM ^
Your bad decision was to KEEP posting.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:14 AM ^
You are probably right, I thought I was posting in a place that was pretty open minded and wouldn't be offended because someone had a difference of opinion I was hoping for a interesting discussion, but got much much less, something I would expect at other less intelligent places that some, if not all, here believe they are above...
Might need to up his meds again
and this should be at LEAST a 20 game suspension, without pay. Besides, it's not like this is his first incident (not even close). The NBA needs to send his dumbass a message that this crap won't be tolerated. He's a mental case.
I liked how he tried to explain it away, as if replay doesn't exist.
Raise your hand if you wanted to see Serge Ibaka pop him one in the jaw...
Hockey and basketball are two completely different sports, apples to oranges in terms of physicality and basically everything else, don't even try to make that comparison.
April 22nd, 2012 at 10:37 PM ^
However, there is no reason why it's acceptable that hockey players can fight and basketball players can't even talk trash to one another. MWP is a thug because he plays basketball and has a history of.....being aggresive? How is he different than Laimbeer or Rodman. Mchale or Bird? He isn't... he just fits the stereotype of what some consider a thug and thus he is labeled as such. It's corny. Basketball used to be every bit as physical as hockey...until Stern ruined the sport.
April 22nd, 2012 at 10:53 PM ^
Basketball was never "every bit as physical as hockey" and if you believe that than you are a fool. I can't believe I actually have to make that point.
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:54 AM ^
You are.......
..... wrong. "basketball has a history of being very physical" yes... that's why there are fouls for grazing another player's hand while he's shooting or reaching over his head to grab a rebound... soooooo physical and tough, hell you might even have to flop on a charge once in a while. Seriously, are you thinking of that basketball sport that used trampolines?
In reality I think the overall brutality of major American sports is as follows: Football > Hockey (close behind due to sheer number of games, though less violent hits) > Lacrosse > Soccer? (at least you can slide tackle and knock players over, though Europeans take the diving to an embarassing level) > Basketball > Baseball.
April 23rd, 2012 at 11:37 AM ^
Till your placement of Soccer...
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:57 PM ^
you caught the Oscar Syndrome
April 23rd, 2012 at 12:26 PM ^
Wow, this issue is really effecting you personally... I guess your Avatar represents your inner strength?
have the word "thug" in them at least once. Certainly the sentiment, if not that exact word. There were also multiple threads about Hagelin and how his hit was suspension worthy (though with less than full support), but everyone was using nicer words because he wore a winged helmet for four years.
http://mgoblog.com/content/conboy-and-tropp-should-be-gone-period
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-shanahan-gives-torres-25-game-suspension
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-shea-weber-fined-2500-his-head-slam-zett…
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-apparent-secret-agreement-between-orca-b…
April 22nd, 2012 at 10:20 PM ^
It's actually impressive how consistently-hateable the Lakers are
I don't know who Ron Artest is, but Metta World Peace also clocked James Harden.
i cant stand ron artest. i cant james harden. so i dont see the problem here.
Also, really you're comparing Novak to Artest? Yeah they have the same reputations, previous records of suspensions and are both totally ago the same stage of their careers and in the same leagues. And I like that you attempted to read my mind and what should happen to him, yet complained about my mind reading. You really tore it up with that post.
There is no "thin line" between gritty and dirty. They are two completely distinct characteristics. Gritty is hustling, being a tough player, playing as hard as possible WITHIN the rules of the game, and generally being a hard working individual. The sad display Ronald put on is none of those things. Honestly, anything less than a ban for the rest of the season is too little for this loser, EVERY YEAR he is at least part of the dirtiest play of the year. Don't forget the Malice at the Palace. I'd be embarassed to root for a team who employs this thug.
Jan 3, 2003: "Ron Artest destroyed a monitor and $100,000 high-definition camera following a 98-96 loss to the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. The Indiana Pacers forward served a three-game suspension from the incident and was fined $35,000."
Jan 27, 2003: "He shoved Miami swingman Caron Butler(notes) into the audience, flashed an obscene gesture toward the crowd, showboated toward the Heat bench, and started a verbal exchange to Pat Riley and Keith Askins (assistant coach) during a regular-season game."
March 2007: Instead of assaulting players, this time it was his wife: "Artest pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge following a dispute with his wife in March."
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ycn-8427703
May 5, 2011: "With 24.4 seconds left in the Mavericks' 93-81 win over the Lakers on Wednesday, Artest reached out with his right hand and grabbed Mavericks guard Jose Juan Barea by the face and basically clotheslined him. Artest was immediately ejected after picking up his second technical foul" http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6483153
Too tired to post the rest... I feel like I just googled "French military defeats", there are way too many to count.
Excuse me for saying "the dirtiest" as I'm sure there were a few incidents that were worse, but saying "at least his weren't the worst" is like saying "at least he committed the least gruesome murder of the bunch".
*you're
Grammar Nazi-ed due to the stupidity of the post.
Not saying he shouldn't be suspended, but didn't this happen in hockey like 15 times in the past 3 days?