NBA Suspensions

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

Suspensions with comments from ESPN's Marc Stein


Carmelo Anthony: 15 games, this is way to much for Melo considering Isaiah will sit out zero
Nate Robinson: 10 games, Five Games less than Melo? He's the guy who made it all escalate
J.R. Smith: 10 games, Smith would have never recieved this suspension had Nate Robinson not entered the mix.
Mardy Collins: 6 games, A mere rookie doing what he was told to do, how does he get six games?
Isiah Thomas: 0 games, After clearly saying to Melo that it "wouldn't be safe to travel into the paint" isn't it clear that Mardy Collins' actions were premeditated by Isiah?

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Ok Steiny, I agree with you on most of these, If I was Stern, which Nuggets, and Knicks fans, be thankful I'm not these would be my suspensions

Carmelo Anthony: 50 games with no pay. I don't care if he was provoked, I don't care who did what, You don't throw a punch. Plain and simple, it's that easy.

J.R. Smith: 5 games, you don't need to mouth off to Mardy just for flagrantly fouling you, just shut up, go to the line and sink your damn free throws.

Eduardo Najera 3 games, Don't come off the bench whatever you do don't get off the bench.

Nate Robinson: Season without pay, Uneccessary, that's all it was, Nate, it was all uneccessary, uncalled for and despicable. Let J.R. and Mardy talk it out, you don't have to run your tough little 5'9" ass in there and make it look like your bad. Newsflash Nate, you play for the Knicks, New York barely likes you. You can talk all the shit you want, but as soon as you started to get physical, it was uncalled for.

Mardy Collins: 5 games, 1 for the Flagrant 2 foul, and 4 for being in the wrong place at the wrong time and doing the wrong time. I know your a rookie, and whatever Isiah told you to do, go ahead by all means do it. But please for godsakes, there is no reason to be so flagrant, I mean jump up and try to swat the ball. That's all you had to do, There was no need to stop J.R. from jumping all together

Jared Jeffries: 2 games, yes for sticking up for a teammate, but you know what, after you get told to stop, STOP. No one gives a damn after the first five anyway. I mean yes Melo sucker punched Collins, but don't run after him like you're going to kill him. I mean it's a game. That's all it is, it's a game.

Isiah Thomas: 2 years, Gimme a break dude, it was your fault, period. Knowing you, you probably took all your players aside and said, don't let them score in the paint, and do whatever it takes. Also when you say 'Mardy' didn't want the home crowd fans to see it, look in the stands you twit, there was barely anyone there. You know why that is Zeke? Maybe because you've assembled a team of misfits and wannabes, with huge salaries. Did you even stop to look at some of these contracts? I mean I know your not stupid, but for god sakes, talent isn't everything. Also don't clearly threaten a player! You played in the NBA didn't you? It's a game is it not? So get over it, Zeke, besides here's a hint, when the fans show up just to chant "Fire Thomas" i don't think that means they like you

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Dr. Giganto

I think all your points are legitimate, except I think Najera was in the game at thw time, I dont think he came off the bench. As for the Carmelo thing, I think the thing that makes it so bad is the fact that everything was starting to calm down and settle down, and then he went out of his way to go back and punch Collins. 'Melo also cost himself a shot at MVP. No way he gets it now Also, I realize you can't suspend him for this, but it was pretty fucked up that Karl kept his starters in a 20-point game with a minute left. All because he's boys with Larry Brown. Thats a bush-league move. Maybe he doesn't like Isiah or whatever, but that's disrespecting a whole organization and fan base that quite frankly has been through a lot of bullshit in recent years. Knicks fans such as myself have to suffer through Isiah's reign of terror night after night...we don't need another coach running up the score and pouring salt on the wound

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

I seriously feel sorry for New York Knicks fans, having to live with Isiah, I couldn't handle it

The road I walk is paved in gold
To glorify my platinum soul
I am the closest thing to God
So worship me and never stop.
The selfish blood runs through my veins
I gave up everything for fame
I am the life that you adore
I feed the rich and fuck the poor.
This is entertainment
Lives are entertainment
You are down on your knees
Begging me for more.

Dr. Giganto

it's bad. it's REALLY bad

This is the first tiem in my life I am openly rooting against my own team, because I want the coach/GM to be fired. It's THAT bad

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

I know when the city of New York hates you, you're screwed, period, you are done in that city

The road I walk is paved in gold
To glorify my platinum soul
I am the closest thing to God
So worship me and never stop.
The selfish blood runs through my veins
I gave up everything for fame
I am the life that you adore
I feed the rich and fuck the poor.
This is entertainment
Lives are entertainment
You are down on your knees
Begging me for more.