If Artest were still playing for the Pacers or Kings or Rockets, he’d have gotten more than seven games. But because he plays for the NBA’s western flagship franchise…
The only difference between the NBA and the WWE is that Vince McMahon has better hair than David Stern. Just watch what happens when an “undesirable” team threatens to eliminate one of Stern’s favorites: You’ll see Dick “The Fixer” Bavetta (the Earl Hebner of the NBA) magically show up to referee.
rugeirn over 12 years ago
This is a startlingly apt description of how justice actually works in society at large, not just in the NBA.
Guilty Bystander over 12 years ago
If Artest were still playing for the Pacers or Kings or Rockets, he’d have gotten more than seven games. But because he plays for the NBA’s western flagship franchise…
The only difference between the NBA and the WWE is that Vince McMahon has better hair than David Stern. Just watch what happens when an “undesirable” team threatens to eliminate one of Stern’s favorites: You’ll see Dick “The Fixer” Bavetta (the Earl Hebner of the NBA) magically show up to referee.
rhonda Premium Member over 12 years ago
Anonymity … the Sixth Man of the Year?
turbo175 over 12 years ago
If Kevin Garnett sneezes on someone, it’s 15 games. If Omri Casspi sics his pet hyena on someone, it’s a $15 fine. Unless he sics it on Tom Brady.