This is supposed to be a blog site geared toward fantasy sports, but when something irritates me about sports, in general, I have to let it off my chest.
If you saw the Cavs play the Wizards the other night, or saw the highlights afterwards, you would know there was a big deal made about the "physical play" going on during the game. You may have heard the Cavs crying about the Wizards playing too rough with their precious star, LeBron James. Give me a break!
Brendan Haywood was ejected from the game in the third quarter for what was no more than a nudge, or at most, a slight shove. The ejection proved that the referees are under too much pressure to protect the "untouchable players," like Lebron. Haywood did not make contact with Lebron's head or face, nor did he throw him to the ground. LeBron was in the air and off balance, so the foul looked worse than it was. Basketball is a physical sport, and if you don't want contact, go play golf. If you are a star player, as LeBron no doubt is, the opposing team should make sure you hit the floor once in a while. Just because you call yourself "King James," doesn't mean an opponent should lay out a red carpet for you. Get up, shut up, and make your damn free throws! Don't bitch because you don't like getting knocked down.
How many times was Michael Jordan knocked down against the Detroit Pistons in the late 1980's? Bill Lambier is probably sitting at home, in disgust, or laughing at the fact that Haywood was thrown out of a playoff game, for what used to be nothing more than a normal, clean, hard foul.
Jayfro
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