Should he had been fined at all? He's a rookie,no one really knows who he is,he's not known as a troublemaker,something like that probably isn't in the so-called rules of etiquette book the NBA provides to players.Your thoughts on this.
2007-02-10 03:08:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
wooleyboo,I agree.Ban the dunk.If you have to rely on that in order to get your points,retire.
2007-02-10 03:49:05 · update #1
Yes he did. Another example of "politically correctness" being bull shite. The guy says what's on his mind? He's truthful? It's probably because the sponsers with their $$$ MAY be offended.
I haven't watched that crap for years. They out to outlaw the dunk and get back to paying what Naismith invented! It's a game, NOT A FREAKIN SIDE SHOW.
2007-02-10 03:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They should have fined him and dropped him from the event as well, yes he is a rookie but anyone should know better than to say that and who wants to watch a guy thats just there to get paid?
The dunk contest is there for players to put on a show and entertain fans, some of the NBA's greatest moments have come during the it (MJ dunking from the free throw line anyone?). The dunk contest should be a fun place for a player to market his athleticism and wow some fans, not somewhere to "collect a paycheck" like this clown said.
Edit - Where did you hear that about donating it to his high school? The Chicago Tribune mentioned nothing about it from what I saw. This probably came after the fact, but if not then good for him and I take it back about him being a clown.
2007-02-10 03:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ironically, nobody has reported on the fact that Thomas intended on donating the money he made from the Slam Dunk Contest to his high school....
2007-02-10 05:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by Huevo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋