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The NBA has suspended DeMarcus Cousins for two games without pay after a Friday confrontation with Sean Elliot, who is an announcer for the Spurs.Elliot criticized Cousins for talking trash toward Tim Duncan during the game.Cousins sought out Elliot after he was informed of the comments and had a confrontation.
Unless he actually hit Elliot or something, I think this was a bit extreme. Players go at members of the media (verbally) all the time, and don't get suspended for it.
Quote from: Chris on November 12, 2012, 02:39:51 PMUnless he actually hit Elliot or something, I think this was a bit extreme. Players go at members of the media (verbally) all the time, and don't get suspended for it.I'd imagine his history of behavioral issues had a lot to do with it.
Another take here (which revealed some things about Sean Elliott I did not know):http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/demarcus-cousins-got-confusing-suspension-confronting-spurs-commentator-033627383--nba.htmlInteresting how player reputations seem to matter so much in decisions like this. If Cousins or Ron Artest does something like this, we get a suspension. I bet if Steve Nash or Kevin Durant does it (or maybe Tim Duncan!), it's a non-issue.I'm not sure what to think about that...is a consistent set of rules for everyone the right way to go? Or one that also takes into account past behavior? I can see an argument either way.
Quote from: Boris Badenov on November 12, 2012, 03:15:17 PMAnother take here (which revealed some things about Sean Elliott I did not know):http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/demarcus-cousins-got-confusing-suspension-confronting-spurs-commentator-033627383--nba.htmlInteresting how player reputations seem to matter so much in decisions like this. If Cousins or Ron Artest does something like this, we get a suspension. I bet if Steve Nash or Kevin Durant does it (or maybe Tim Duncan!), it's a non-issue.I'm not sure what to think about that...is a consistent set of rules for everyone the right way to go? Or one that also takes into account past behavior? I can see an argument either way.TP for finally allowing me to see some sort of story on this. I kept searching for what actually happened and like the article says the press release didnt even scratch the surface on this. What a dumb suspension. I get that some players have bad reps but I mean come on. This is an extremely non issue.
Danny should go after Demarcus.Doc and KG would straighten him out in a week. He would give us inside scoring and rebounding, as well as a young running partner for Rondo.Bradley, Melo, Bass, two 1st rounders for Cousins
Quote from: letsgoblue86 on November 12, 2012, 03:51:14 PMDanny should go after Demarcus.Doc and KG would straighten him out in a week. He would give us inside scoring and rebounding, as well as a young running partner for Rondo.Bradley, Melo, Bass, two 1st rounders for CousinsKG and Doc are not the miracle workers. Can we stop thinking by just putting an immature but talented player on the team that they will suddenly make them grow up?
Quote from: wdleehi on November 12, 2012, 03:52:40 PMQuote from: letsgoblue86 on November 12, 2012, 03:51:14 PMDanny should go after Demarcus.Doc and KG would straighten him out in a week. He would give us inside scoring and rebounding, as well as a young running partner for Rondo.Bradley, Melo, Bass, two 1st rounders for CousinsKG and Doc are not the miracle workers. Can we stop thinking by just putting an immature but talented player on the team that they will suddenly make them grow up?They may not be miracle workers, but do you think Demarcus would try half the stuff he does with KG looming over him?