For those interested, this is about as blatant of a kick to the nuts I have seen since my days at Schroeder.
http://deadspin.com/5971462/dwyane-wade-kicked-ramon-sessions-in-the-nuts
Impressive.
HAHAHAHA that's phenomenal
I'm a big Wade fan...have been for years, obviously...but that was a punk move.
Quote from: StillAWarrior on December 27, 2012, 09:36:42 AM
I'm a big Wade fan...have been for years, obviously...but that was a punk move.
I'm the opposite. I think wade is a douche and has been for years but I don't think he meant to kick the balls. I think he meant to flail his legs to make contact but I think he ccidentally ended up between the legs.
Quote from: StillAWarrior on December 27, 2012, 09:36:42 AM
I'm a big Wade fan...have been for years, obviously...but that was a punk move.
He has a history of doing that when he doesn't like a call or foul on one end. Cut Kobe in the all-star game after a no call on the other end in the All-Star game last year. I know there was another incident like that last year as well, but I can't remember the specifics.
I think he's absolutely a great guy away from the court. But on the court/near it...yikes. Kobe incident in the All-Star game. Saying Dirk was faking an illness (before getting owned). Kicking Sessions. Dragging down Rondo in the playoffs. I also hate when he kicks out his legs on a jumper hoping for a foul call.
Luckily, Lebron takes most of the "heat" off Wade.
That was pretty bush league of Wade....he's turning into a punk and its sad to see.
Agree - Wade is becoming more of a punk and got away with murder with only a one game suspension. Give me a break.
Timeline of Wade's fall from grace coincides nicely with rockin' his red IU shorts.
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 27, 2012, 10:20:20 AM
I also hate when he kicks out his legs on a jumper hoping for a foul call.
This is just about the most basic NBA move today: Pierce, Kobe, Wade, Jimmy Butler, etc...
If this play occurred on a soccer field, Sessions would be booked for simulation.
That offensive leg lift, perfected by Gary Payton, has been in use for 20 years.
I don't disagree with the comments regarding Wade having become a punk over the years. It has been unfortunate.
However, I really don't see anything malicious or intentional here. It was great acting by Sessions and a NBA typical "get off me" flail by Wade.
What I saw was Wade annoyed with Sessions in his mug and therefore giving him a little bump to give him some room, which we see all the time. It just so happens the bump landed on the ole' pea shooter.
Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on December 28, 2012, 09:35:47 AM
If this play occurred on a soccer field, Sessions would be booked for simulation.
That offensive leg lift, perfected by Gary Payton, has been in use for 20 years.
Who cares about the Wade kick? Gary Payton was already in his third NBA season 20 years ago! When did I get so old?
Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on December 28, 2012, 09:35:47 AM
If this play occurred on a soccer field, Sessions would be booked for simulation.
That offensive leg lift, perfected by Gary Payton, has been in use for 20 years.
Reggie Miller
http://nba.si.com/2012/10/22/reggie-miller-rule-nba-referees-dwyane-wade/
Quote from: 4everwarriors on December 28, 2012, 09:02:08 AM
Timeline of Wade's fall from grace coincides nicely with rockin' his red IU shorts.
or when he decided not to become a Bull leaving butt hurt around the Chicagoland area at high levels.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on December 28, 2012, 10:34:21 AM
or when he decided not to become a Bull leaving butt hurt around the Chicagoland area at high levels.
Spot on.
It's true that Bull's fans who aren't MU fans don't much like Dwyane.
But as an MU fan first, Bull's fan distant second, I'm ok with wherever he plays pro ball. As to rockin' Hoosier gear, I feel the same way a Kansas fan would feel if Kirk Heinrich started sportin' Carolina shorts - disgusted.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on December 28, 2012, 10:34:21 AM
or when he decided not to become a Bull leaving butt hurt around the Chicagoland area at high levels.
Bulls fans aren't so much put off by the fact Wade chose not to play in Chicago. The animosity stems entirely from the way he went about it, essentially feigning interest in the Bulls while working his a-- off serving as Pat Riley's messenger boy.
Anyhow, who'd have thought that 30 months after "The Decision" LeBron would be seen as the least douchie of The Big Three.
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/28/dwyane-wade-gaining-reputation-as-dirty-player/
Quote from: Pakuni on December 28, 2012, 02:50:58 PM
The animosity stems entirely from the way he went about it
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/28/dwyane-wade-gaining-reputation-as-dirty-player/
Right on. It's not what he's doing, it's how he's doing it. I feel like Lebron has rubbed off on him a little bit. His attitude has taken a major turn for the worse. Maybe the hot weather has gone to his head or something. Let his ego get too big. Whatever it may be Dwayne seems to have forgotten where he came from. Common man... Act like you've been there before. Someone his age, skill level, and in the public spotlight should be able to handle it more appropriately.
Frankly, I'm glad he's not a Bull. Sadly, I find myself rooting more against him than for him.
Ha, look at all you haters...
Bulls fan here.
Never hated DWade for fleecing the Pax/Gar regime like he did. However, that was shitty like the All-Star game.
That a boy D Wade, need to swat the flies once in awhile. He should've finished him off like this.
http://www.youtube.com/v/CWgbBgjE05I
Quote from: TexMex on December 28, 2012, 03:20:52 PM
Right on. It's not what he's doing, it's how he's doing it. I feel like Lebron has rubbed off on him a little bit. His attitude has taken a major turn for the worse. Maybe the hot weather has gone to his head or something. Let his ego get too big. Whatever it may be Dwayne seems to have forgotten where he came from. Common man... Act like you've been there before. Someone his age, skill level, and in the public spotlight should be able to handle it more appropriately.
Frankly, I'm glad he's not a Bull. Sadly, I find myself rooting more against him than for him.
How is LeBron at fault? He's never been a cheap shot artist. Wade on the other hand, has never been a boy scout—on or off the court.
Quote from: Groin_pull on December 28, 2012, 03:43:52 PM
How is LeBron at fault? He's never been a cheap shot artist. Wade on the other hand, has never been a boy scout—on or off the court.
Not saying Lebron is at fault. In my opinion Lebron carries himself in a way that causes people to feel a certain way about him. He has a tattoo on his back that says 'Chosen1'. He held press conference to announce that he was 'taking his talents to south beach'(I think he handled that situation poorly). He managed to turn his home state and alot of other people against him. Since he was in High School Lebron has managed to keep this sort of negetivity around him. Dwade seems to have brought a similar amount of negetivity around himself. I believe we are learning that Dwade isn't that great of a guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoOXKha7uL4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoOXKha7uL4)
Quote from: TexMex on December 28, 2012, 04:00:10 PM
Not saying Lebron is at fault. In my opinion Lebron carries himself in a way that causes people to feel a certain way about him. He has a tattoo on his back that says 'Chosen1'. He held press conference to announce that he was 'taking his talents to south beach'(I think he handled that situation poorly). He managed to turn his home state and alot of other people against him. Since he was in High School Lebron has managed to keep this sort of negetivity around him. Dwade seems to have brought a similar amount of negetivity around himself. I believe we are learning that Dwade isn't that great of a guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoOXKha7uL4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoOXKha7uL4)
In your opinion, you are projecting your opinion upon Lebron James.
Lebron is never negative, never dirty. He's the best NBA player since Jordan.
Lebron didn't want to waste his career away in Cleveland, and I don't blame him.
Quote from: PTM on December 28, 2012, 04:08:24 PM
In your opinion, you are projecting your opinion upon Lebron James.
Lebron is never negative, never dirty. He's the best NBA player since Jordan.
Lebron didn't want to waste his career away in Cleveland, and I don't blame him.
Of course that's my opinion. Otherwise I wouldn't have said "In my opinion" ?-(. I never criticized his abilities on the court. In fact I would agree with you. The dood is a freak. I would also agree that his career was wasting away in Cleveland. Cleveland doesn't even like Cleveland. Nor do I blame him for leaving or say that he was a dirty player (because he's not). I did however blast the way that he handled the situation and the way that he handles the spotlight and it is because of that that he is one of the most hated players......in my opinion.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't remember Wade ever being in conversations like this before the 'Chosen 1' showed up in South Beach.
Quote from: TexMex on December 28, 2012, 08:58:16 PM
Of course that's my opinion. Otherwise I wouldn't have said "In my opinion" ?-(. I never criticized his abilities on the court. In fact I would agree with you. The dood is a freak. I would also agree that his career was wasting away in Cleveland. Cleveland doesn't even like Cleveland. Nor do I blame him for leaving or say that he was a dirty player (because he's not). I did however blast the way that he handled the situation and the way that he handles the spotlight and it is because of that that he is one of the most hated players......in my opinion.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't remember Wade ever being in conversations like this before the 'Chosen 1' showed up in South Beach.
I'm glad we agree on Lebron, but what from Lebron causes Wade to pull a cheapie like that?
He may be the 'Chosen1', but there's nothing to suggest his play, media relations, or off court actions would equate to that action.
Wade has lost a step already, he's probably looking at his decline. I'd say that shot was more relative to that than the influence of the most talented player to handle the roundball in the last 15 or so years.
Quote from: PTM on December 28, 2012, 09:07:26 PM
I'd say that shot was more relative to that than the influence of the most talented player to handle the roundball in the last 15 or so years.
You're right. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I've lost quite a bit of respect for Wade of the years both on the court and off. I don't think I'm the only one that feels this way and Dwayne would have nobody to blame but himself. It's not Lebron's fault or an influence of him. It does seems however, that Wade has fallen to Lebron's level when it comes to deserving respect....In my opinion.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on December 28, 2012, 10:34:21 AM
or when he decided not to become a Bull leaving butt hurt around the Chicagoland area at high levels.
+1 . . . totally agree
Quote from: TexMex on December 28, 2012, 09:25:34 PM
You're right. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I've lost quite a bit of respect for Wade of the years both on the court and off. I don't think I'm the only one that feels this way and Dwayne would have nobody to blame but himself. It's not Lebron's fault or an influence of him. It does seems however, that Wade has fallen to Lebron's level when it comes to deserving respect....In my opinion.
So what you're saying is he needs to make a self-loving Samsung commercial to fix all of this.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on December 28, 2012, 09:50:37 PM
So what you're saying is he needs to make a self-loving Samsung commercial to fix all of this.
This doesn't deserve a response.
Quote from: TexMex on December 28, 2012, 09:25:34 PM
You're right. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I've lost quite a bit of respect for Wade of the years both on the court and off. I don't think I'm the only one that feels this way and Dwayne would have nobody to blame but himself. It's not Lebron's fault or an influence of him. It does seems however, that Wade has fallen to Lebron's level when it comes to deserving respect....In my opinion.
I'm cool with this. I feel a bit the same way, but not any due to Lebron's presence.
I just really don't like Lebron. If you haven't noticed.
Quote from: klyrish on December 27, 2012, 09:23:24 AM
HAHAHAHA that's phenomenal
What kind of crappy response is that? That sh*t was dirty. Sad to see him doing that now.