Trash talk is part of the game, right? Kevin Garnett has one of the biggest mouths in the league and he's celebrated as one of the league's golden boys. But while the league looks the other way when KG harasses an opponent all the way up the floor, it draws a hard line when players start interacting with fans. Allen Iverson was reminded of this lesson on Tuesday when the league handed down a $25,000 fine for comments directed at a fan near the end of the third quarter in Saturday's win in Charlotte. It's unclear what exactly AI said -- the incident went unreported in the media until the fine was announced -- but I'm guessing it likely included some profanity.
Personally, I think it's refreshing to see the NBA crack down. I know for a fact that fans in Charlotte never, ever use profanity in their own conversations, and it's absolutely unheard in this day and age for fans at any sporting event to taunt or instigate a shouting match with a rival player.
Iverson is making nearly $22 million this year, so truth be told, he might not even notice $25K missing from his paycheck. But still, it's important for the league to at least make a symbolic statement: salty language is 10 times more egregious than skipping practice. Yes sir, the NBA has its priorities straight.
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Did Mr. Watson say:
"I know for a fact that fans in Charlotte never, ever use profanity in their own conversations, and it's absolutely unheard in this day and age for fans at any sporting event to taunt or instigate a shouting match with a rival player.??"
Mr. Matt Watson, have you been visiting anywhere outside of Earth lately? Are you kiddin me?
I know you don't believe that yourself, so use some professional journalism and write facts, not deliberate nonsense.
Unfortunately everybody curses, and don't think for one minute that NOBODY in Charlotte curses, please tell me I'm interpreting that wrong, and I'll apologize.
Thank you,
sir
duuuuuuh meant to be sarcastic. guess there aren't any requirements for posting comments.
Are you really that stupid? It's called satire...sarcasm... yes journalists are allowed to use sarcasm, and if you didn't figure that out on your own, you'd be just as stupid as you think he is!
well he is accusing A.I. for starting it....why would a player interact with the fan and start an argument..the fan had to have started the argument hands down.....and everyone knows there is trash talk everywhere, which also leads to profanity. now to say no one in charlotte curses, thats kind of a big deal, that must mean this dude knows everyone in charlotte and he monitors them everysecond of everyday. rediculous story dude....you cant be that bias against A.I.,
What a joke. 25,000 dollars, if you are going to fine these idiots stick it to them. They are a bunch of spoiled over payed punks that have trouble spelling basketball much less carrying on an intelligent conversation. All sports should have pay scales based on performance not on anything else. Basketball, baseball, and pro football are becoming just like the soap operas. A bunch of whiners that can only do one thing. What a tribute to society these people make...............
Brian,
Not a very smart guy are you? I am still in high school, and I knew that the guy was using some sarcasm to get his point across.
YEA.... LUIS YOU ARE NOT VERY SMART EITHER
Got an idea for all future post... Grab a Websters dictionary, and look up: Wit, Satire, Or sarcasm before you post anything...
Be smarter than the article
"What a joke. 25,000 dollars, if you are going to fine these idiots stick it to them. They are a bunch of spoiled over payed punks that have trouble spelling basketball much less carrying on an intelligent conversation. All sports should have pay scales based on performance not on anything else. Basketball, baseball, and pro football are becoming just like the soap operas. A bunch of whiners that can only do one thing. What a tribute to society these people make..............."
What are you? A noble prize winner, stop whining like a girl most of these "punks" went to better schools and do more for the community than your whole retard family.