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Melo continues the trend of disrespect between athletes and fans



Don’t let the nice smile
fool ya.

When did being a professional athlete become so stressful and difficult that a common response to their fans has become one of bitterness and violence? We’re not too sure when the exact point in time was, but it has become obvious that a disrespect of fans is now quite common.

The most recent example of this involves Carmelo Anthony’s hoodlum buddy who punched one of Melo’s fans after he asked for an autograph in front of a Denver 7-11 last month. Sure, the guy was totally out of line to get pissed because of the denial but when you’re the face of a franchise there are some things that players just have to let roll of their backs. First off, Anthony has to expect that people are going to walk up to him and ask for a picture or autograph if he’s just walking down the street. Is it really too hard to just take five seconds out of your freaking day to oblige the fan. He’ll probably rush out and buy your jersey and poster if you do.

But it’s not just Melo. Other basketball players like Zach Randolph have been flipping the bird to the crowd at rival stadiums and even an NBA referee was busted giving the one finger salute to an arena full of fans. Michael Vick showed Atlanta fans his personal interpretation of the “dirty bird” last season after being booed for a piss poor performance. Pitchers Randy Johnson and Kenny Rogers both attacked members of the media when they didn’t want to bothered. And soccer fans and players seem to have a mutual disrespect issue of their own.

Part of the job description when it comes to making a living as a professional athlete involves the ability to take criticism. Whether from the fans or the media, the majority of today’s athletes are simply not equipped with the people skills necessary to handle the pressures that come along with being permanently forced into the spotlight. Either that or there are just a lot of jerks who happen to be gifted in sports.

Links:

[RockyMountainNews.com]: Friend of Nugget Anthony ticketed in fight with fan
[TheDenverChannel.com]: Carmelo: Witness to crime?

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Iverson traded to the Nuggets



Iverson Nuggets jersey will be #1

Well folks, it’s done. Iverson has been traded to the Nuggets for Andrew Miller, the expiring contract of Joe Smith, and two No. 1 draft picks in the 2007 draft. By NBA rules, the name Joe Smith must always be preceded by “the expiring contract” so that people can understand why anyone would trade for him.

The Sixers get the Nuggets first rounder and the Dallas first rounder and it’s likely neither will be a lottery pick. However, with the way they’re playing, the Sixers will absolutely get a high lottery pick. Of course, the prize pick should he decide to come out would be Ohio State’s Greg Oden. The Sixers also get some cap relief in the next two years as Joe Smith and Chris Webber come off the books and they can focus on rebuilding.

The Nuggets, well, they get Allen Iverson to score 31 points per game while Carmelo Anthony is out for his 15 game suspension and hope that when Melo gets back, the two will mesh their #1 and #2 league scoring averages. George Karl must think he can control Iverson after speaking to his buddy Larry Brown.

Here’s some analysis of the deal from around the web:

[Philly.com]: Another great athlete leaving Phila. too soon

[Denver Post]: Woody Paige: This gift will keep on giving

[Yahoo]: Steve Kerr: A win-win situation

[Sportsline]: King didn’t get his men, but Miller’s not bad trade filler

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Keep your balls away from Reggie Evans


Reggie Evans is a career 5 ppg, 8.7 rpg player but he leads the league in testical pulling. Chris Kaman of the Clippers got a fragrant foul for shoving Reggie Evans but it was in retaliation for Evans reaching under Kaman’s shorts and, according to Kaman, “tried to pull his nuts off”. (video below)

Wait wait wait. Look, fellas, it’s NEVER ok to touch another player in the groin region at any time during a competition. This means, no low blows, no celebrating by biting a guy’s penis, and no pulling on his nuts while he’s going for a rebound.

Somehow, Kaman restrained himself from punching Evans in the face. Can you imagine the look on Stu Jackson’s face when they send this tape over to him for disciplinary action? There’s no precedent for this kind of violation. And we do mean violation. We’re thinking the final playoff game this season for Evans and a 10 game suspension next regular season. Plus much needed counseling. As always, the signs the fans come up with will be the best thing to come out of this incident.

(God bless You Tube)

[LA Times]: NBA Investigates Kaman Incident