Comments on: Dwight Howard’s Technical is a Sign of the Times http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/ NBA blog Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:06:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Mr.Dioneo http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24745 Mr.Dioneo Thu, 28 May 2009 16:47:53 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24745 Was taunting even a violation of the rules when Jordan did that? I thought it was a more recent addition. Was taunting even a violation of the rules when Jordan did that? I thought it was a more recent addition.

]]> By: Sensei1 http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24736 Sensei1 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:08:55 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24736 Brandon, James may have indeed become a good defender. He has not however became a less than 2 fould per game defender. For a man that is seemingly involved in more than 75% of the plays of his team there is no way he's not committing more fouls. Does it really matter though at this point? Probaly not. I said it when the series started - The Cavs were not tested once during the playoffs and as soon as they were they would fail. The Magic are proving that in fine fashion. If a team didn't have to worry about the foul everytime LBJ drove to the cup then he wouldn't be scoring as much either and these games wouldn't be coming down to the wire the way that they have. Brandon,

James may have indeed become a good defender. He has not however became a less than 2 fould per game defender. For a man that is seemingly involved in more than 75% of the plays of his team there is no way he’s not committing more fouls. Does it really matter though at this point? Probaly not. I said it when the series started – The Cavs were not tested once during the playoffs and as soon as they were they would fail. The Magic are proving that in fine fashion.
If a team didn’t have to worry about the foul everytime LBJ drove to the cup then he wouldn’t be scoring as much either and these games wouldn’t be coming down to the wire the way that they have.

]]> By: I Thomas http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24680 I Thomas Thu, 28 May 2009 03:25:59 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24680 In the YouTube replays, both Dwight Howard and Michael Jordan were angry at the way they were manhandled by their opponents and let them know it. Their gestures were very brief, spontaneous, and "in the heat of the moment", which doesn't strike me as taunting. Taunting is belittling and humiliating someone deliberately. In my view, Howard and Jordan were not taunting, but simply letting their opponents know they were not happy with their play. In contrast, JR Smith's posturing in front of the Lakers' bench after he made his shots is definitely taunting. I'm glad Howard's technical foul was rescinded and that Jordan did not receive any penalties for his behavior. In the YouTube replays, both Dwight Howard and Michael Jordan were angry at the way they were manhandled by their opponents and let them know it. Their gestures were very brief, spontaneous, and “in the heat of the moment”, which doesn’t strike me as taunting. Taunting is belittling and humiliating someone deliberately. In my view, Howard and Jordan were not taunting, but simply letting their opponents know they were not happy with their play. In contrast, JR Smith’s posturing in front of the Lakers’ bench after he made his shots is definitely taunting. I’m glad Howard’s technical foul was rescinded and that Jordan did not receive any penalties for his behavior.

]]> By: Brandon Hoffman http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24663 Brandon Hoffman Thu, 28 May 2009 00:15:05 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24663 David: You brought up quite a few missed calls. Hard to argue with any of them. James definitely fouled Howard on one of his "blocks" in Game 1, and Howard's block on James in Game 3 was clean. Mo should have been hit with a technical for throwing the ball at Dwight too. But on the whole, I think the officiating has been fairly consistent. David:

You brought up quite a few missed calls. Hard to argue with any of them. James definitely fouled Howard on one of his “blocks” in Game 1, and Howard’s block on James in Game 3 was clean. Mo should have been hit with a technical for throwing the ball at Dwight too. But on the whole, I think the officiating has been fairly consistent.

]]> By: David Hemphill http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24659 David Hemphill Wed, 27 May 2009 23:50:27 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24659 Hey Brandon, Howard is a superstar to where is his territory its plain and simple they baby some and the rest earn it, we all know if you get to shout 20 to 30 extra shots per game then there would be a whole lot more superstars and the game would take 6 hours that is why they should have a set of rules and follow them,and if Lebron got fouled on purpose like they do Howard tie him up around the neck and pull him to the ground and yet Howard cant even get the call that is the differance, We are just fans and it does not matter what we say but come on. Hey Brandon, Howard is a superstar to where is his territory its plain and simple they baby some and the rest earn it, we all know if you get to shout 20 to 30 extra shots per game then there would be a whole lot more superstars and the game would take 6 hours that is why they should have a set of rules and follow them,and if Lebron got fouled on purpose like they do Howard tie him up around the neck and pull him to the ground and yet Howard cant even get the call that is the differance, We are just fans and it does not matter what we say but come on.

]]> By: Brandon Hoffman http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24657 Brandon Hoffman Wed, 27 May 2009 23:44:02 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24657 KD: MJ's play over X and Ewing was the <a href="http://twitter.com/BallerBlogger" rel="nofollow">first thing that went through my mind</a> last night. YouTube confirmed the mental replay. Love "Behind the Box Score," but I think you were a little hard on Howard. He scored a huge basket over one of the league's biggest antagonizers. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think there are very few players who would have been able to keep their emotions in check in that situation. KD:

MJ’s play over X and Ewing was the first thing that went through my mind last night. YouTube confirmed the mental replay.

Love “Behind the Box Score,” but I think you were a little hard on Howard. He scored a huge basket over one of the league’s biggest antagonizers. Maybe I’m wrong, but I think there are very few players who would have been able to keep their emotions in check in that situation.

]]> By: David Hemphill http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24655 David Hemphill Wed, 27 May 2009 23:40:05 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24655 They just need to resend that techical foul or what they are saying is the Cavs cant beat the Magic so they are trying to manufacture wins for them so obvious, from what i seen so far the cavs should already be on a fishing trip,and lets not forget about the cavs previous series where the whole team is jumping around and laughing at the other teams, how is that not a tech if what Howard done is one or is there a double standard? They just need to resend that techical foul or what they are saying is the Cavs cant beat the Magic so they are trying to manufacture wins for them so obvious, from what i seen so far the cavs should already be on a fishing trip,and lets not forget about the cavs previous series where the whole team is jumping around and laughing at the other teams, how is that not a tech if what Howard done is one or is there a double standard?

]]> By: David Hemphill http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24654 David Hemphill Wed, 27 May 2009 23:31:47 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24654 If they didnt baby Lebron and try to handcuff Howard i dont think that Lebron would have all the dunks that he has but if you are within 3 feet of Lebron when he goes to the basket then you better foul him good or its a 3 point play in the Ref's eyes If they didnt baby Lebron and try to handcuff Howard i dont think that Lebron would have all the dunks that he has but if you are within 3 feet of Lebron when he goes to the basket then you better foul him good or its a 3 point play in the Ref’s eyes

]]> By: David Hemphill http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24652 David Hemphill Wed, 27 May 2009 23:26:44 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24652 oh you mean like when he blocked Howard and came across his arm and head and then in game 3 when howard got all ball so plain to see and lebron shoots 3 free throws and howard shoots none ? Or how about game 2 when Mo hits Dewight in the back with the ball on purpose and no call...? oh you mean like when he blocked Howard and came across his arm and head and then in game 3 when howard got all ball so plain to see and lebron shoots 3 free throws and howard shoots none ? Or how about game 2 when Mo hits Dewight in the back with the ball on purpose and no call…?

]]> By: David Hemphill http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24651 David Hemphill Wed, 27 May 2009 23:21:51 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24651 And on another note its so plain to see what they have been building up Lebron and Kobe match up, but if they get to that point, who will be the favorite then they are both babied by the Ref's if these guy's are the best let them earn it just like everyone else, you (NBA and Officials) made the rules so how about sticking to them then you build a true relationship with the players and fans or you could just go on loving the lies that you have established. And on another note its so plain to see what they have been building up Lebron and Kobe match up, but if they get to that point, who will be the favorite then they are both babied by the Ref’s if these guy’s are the best let them earn it just like everyone else, you (NBA and Officials) made the rules so how about sticking to them then you build a true relationship with the players and fans or you could just go on loving the lies that you have established.

]]> By: Brandon Hoffman http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24648 Brandon Hoffman Wed, 27 May 2009 23:09:16 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24648 Sensei1: LeBron has become a very good defender. He doesn't reach for steals or foul shooters. He moves his feet and blocks shots from behind. His defensive awareness is off the charts too. He hasn't made much of a defensive impact versus the Magic, but that's because he's been forced to exert so much energy on the offensive end. You're entitled to your opinion of course, but I very rarely see James commit defensive fouls. He draws a lot of fouls on the offensive end because he's always attacking the basket. Sure, he gets the benefit of the doubt from time to time, but he's a superstar. Those calls come with the territory. Sensei1:

LeBron has become a very good defender. He doesn’t reach for steals or foul shooters. He moves his feet and blocks shots from behind. His defensive awareness is off the charts too. He hasn’t made much of a defensive impact versus the Magic, but that’s because he’s been forced to exert so much energy on the offensive end.

You’re entitled to your opinion of course, but I very rarely see James commit defensive fouls.

He draws a lot of fouls on the offensive end because he’s always attacking the basket. Sure, he gets the benefit of the doubt from time to time, but he’s a superstar. Those calls come with the territory.

]]> By: David Hemphill http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24647 David Hemphill Wed, 27 May 2009 22:59:24 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24647 I understand that the ref's cant be perfect but this is been so one sided that someone might have to remind the officials that the Magic are one of the best teams in the NBA and Howard is one of its biggest stars and is very young, meaning that he will be here for some years to come,through the years seeing what they let some people get away with because of their statis and penalize others for no reason and then are able to not be heald accountable for it theirself and if the coach says something to the media he is fined 25 thousand dollars,why dont they penalize the ref's for bad call's and supend them because some of what we see is just plain theftand they give their calls out of emotion so why dont they get (ref's) get supended or even sued for stealling we have the video to prove it all...? I understand that the ref’s cant be perfect but this is been so one sided that someone might have to remind the officials that the Magic are one of the best teams in the NBA and Howard is one of its biggest stars and is very young, meaning that he will be here for some years to come,through the years seeing what they let some people get away with because of their statis and penalize others for no reason and then are able to not be heald accountable for it theirself and if the coach says something to the media he is fined 25 thousand dollars,why dont they penalize the ref’s for bad call’s and supend them because some of what we see is just plain theftand they give their calls out of emotion so why dont they get (ref’s) get supended or even sued for stealling we have the video to prove it all…?

]]> By: john amaechi http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24644 john amaechi Wed, 27 May 2009 22:10:57 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24644 Ty, ty ttyl Ty,

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]]> By: Ty http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24641 Ty Wed, 27 May 2009 21:58:35 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24641 Wow that John guy sounds like a huge ass... and seems to be antagonizing and confrontational for no reason. Wow that John guy sounds like a huge ass… and seems to be antagonizing and confrontational for no reason.

]]> By: Sensei1 http://ballerblogger.com/2009/05/27/dwight-howards-technical-is-a-sign-of-the-times/comment-page-1/#comment-24639 Sensei1 Wed, 27 May 2009 21:17:33 +0000 http://ballerblogger.com/?p=1303#comment-24639 Jon amechi isn't that the whole point light bulb? Lebron isn't getting whistled period. I don't care if his average is .04332 the fact is he isn't being called for fouls. Watching him play without rose colored glasses on would probaly help you see that "yeah" he does fould more than the 1.6 average you so proudly keep throwing up. Thinking outside the box has nothing to do with commenting on a specific incident or topic. Lebron probaly gets more preferential treatment than any player in the last decade of sports. But Nice usage of a term you probaly just heard on TNT or ESPN. I can't fault you for that. Jon amechi isn’t that the whole point light bulb? Lebron isn’t getting whistled period. I don’t care if his average is .04332 the fact is he isn’t being called for fouls. Watching him play without rose colored glasses on would probaly help you see that “yeah” he does fould more than the 1.6 average you so proudly keep throwing up. Thinking outside the box has nothing to do with commenting on a specific incident or topic. Lebron probaly gets more preferential treatment than any player in the last decade of sports. But Nice usage of a term you probaly just heard on TNT or ESPN. I can’t fault you for that.

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