Metta World Peace Assaults Harden (ugly vid)

[jw7]

That's about the most disgusting thing I've seen in sports since the NO defense scandal.

IMO, he needs a permanent suspension from the NBA. Dunno how the players union can defend that.

 

[Dback Jon]

At least the rest of the year

 

[devilalum]

This is the same crap this guy has pulled his entire career.

 

[Mathew81]

What a POS. Given his history, it should be a really lengthy suspension but he'll probably get 5 games.

You must be registered for see images attach

 

[jw7]

What a POS. Given his history, it should be a really lengthy suspension but he'll probably get 5 games.

Probably right. The Lakers are lucky Roger Goodell is not the commish. They would be banned from the playoffs and coach put on leave and lose draft picks.

 

[D-Dogg]

Meds are a good thing, Metta Ron.

 

[Folster]

Karl Malone approves.

 

[Mainstreet]

Metta World Peace should be suspended for the rest of this season and the entire 1213 season. This incident was brutal. A person can do more damage with the elbow than the fist. IMO, there was clear intent to harm. The Rudolph Tomjanovich incident came to mind.

 

[desertdawg]

That might be the last play he ever plays in the NBA (and rightfully so), but it is funnier than hell to me because we already knew he wasn't in his right mind to begin with. Crazy beard wasn't even involved in the play but for some crazy reason he came into contact with crazy world while crazy world was in his "gladiator" moment...!!! Just surprised something like this surprises people and I'm just glad crazy beard will be alright. Don't jump on me, I like crazy beard and clean play, but that elbow was better than most of the UFC fights last night.

 

[D-Dogg]

That might be the last play he ever plays in the NBA (and rightfully so), but it is funnier than hell to me because we already knew he wasn't in his right mind to begin with. Crazy beard wasn't even involved in the play but for some crazy reason he came into contact with crazy world while crazy world was in his "gladiator" moment...!!! Just surprised something like this surprises people and I'm just glad crazy beard will be alright. Don't jump on me, I like crazy beard and clean play, but that elbow was better than most of the UFC fights last night.

I have no idea why Harden would even go near Ron during a beating the chest moment. Stupid move. Ron was way out of line and will deserve however many games he gets plus some, but WTF was Harden's beard telling him to make him go body up a celebrating crazy man like Metta Ron?

 

[boisesuns]

Yep, dirty play. Based on his past issues, he should get longer than normal suspension.

 

[95pro]

He won't be banned. Dirty play obviously. Guy's a real mental job. He's gone for the season, at least.

 

[Rivercard]

I have no idea why Harden would even go near Ron during a beating the chest moment. Stupid move. Ron was way out of line and will deserve however many games he gets plus some, but WTF was Harden's beard telling him to make him go body up a celebrating crazy man like Metta Ron?

Yeah blame it on Harden. Stay classy Laker fans.

 

[D-Dogg]

Yeah blame it on Harden. Stay classy Laker fans.

Yes that's what I did.

Learn to read. Then stay classy your own damn self.


That could have easily been Kobe getting his head smashed in...Ron was out of control and didn't know who he was punishing...he felt someone and lost his **** and swung. Inexcusable. But regardless, wtf are you doing walking up to and leaning on a chest beating known headcase?

 

[boisesuns]

Yes that's what I did.

Learn to read.

It looked like harden was going back to get the inbounds pass

 

[D-Dogg]

It looked like harden was going back to get the inbounds pass

yes, because when on a basketball court you always run towards a defender to get the inbounds pass.

I watched it live...Harden is an idiot. Not nearly as big of an idiotic douche as Ron, but he had several avenues to take to get to the inbounds pass and all but one of them put him in the path of the celebrating, chest pounding, known idiot and headcase Ron Artest. If it were Kendrick Perkins, I'd know why he was there, because that asshat is always trying to impede players motion on dead plays or post whistle...and if it were Kendrick Perkins, I'd be sending Ron a love note. But I actually like Harden and his beard (and his ASU days), and want the Thunder to win the title if the Lakers can't, so I can't even homerishily defend Ron, but Harden had no business getting near Artest.

That said, Ron gets five games and it will be a slap on the wrist...should get 20.

 

[boisesuns]

yes, because when on a basketball court you always run towards a defender to get the inbounds pass.

I watched it live...Harden is an idiot. Not nearly as big of an idiotic douche as Ron, but he had several avenues to take to get to the inbounds pass and all but one of them put him in the path of the celebrating, chest pounding, known idiot and headcase Ron Artest. If it were Kendrick Perkins, I'd know why he was there, because that asshat is always trying to impede players motion on dead plays or post whistle...and if it were Kendrick Perkins, I'd be sending Ron a love note. But I actually like Harden and his beard (and his ASU days), and want the Thunder to win the title if the Lakers can't, so I can't even homerishily defend Ron, but Harden had no business getting near Artest.

That said, Ron gets five games and it will be a slap on the wrist...should get 20.

Maybe getting in his way out of frustration on giving up a dunk but he was headed back to get the pass in, maybe to possibly draw the foul (We've seen that happen before).. It's a physical game, harden COULD have gone around, I agree. He didn't and Artest made a dumb move.

It will be interesting to see what he gets. His past should be factored in on this one.

 

[AzStevenCal]

yes, because when on a basketball court you always run towards a defender to get the inbounds pass.

I watched it live...Harden is an idiot. Not nearly as big of an idiotic douche as Ron, but he had several avenues to take to get to the inbounds pass and all but one of them put him in the path of the celebrating, chest pounding, known idiot and headcase Ron Artest. If it were Kendrick Perkins, I'd know why he was there, because that asshat is always trying to impede players motion on dead plays or post whistle...and if it were Kendrick Perkins, I'd be sending Ron a love note. But I actually like Harden and his beard (and his ASU days), and want the Thunder to win the title if the Lakers can't, so I can't even homerishily defend Ron, but Harden had no business getting near Artest.

That said, Ron gets five games and it will be a slap on the wrist...should get 20.

I understand what you're saying but you're about a half step short of suggesting she deserved what she got when she wore that short skirt. Harden did nothing wrong, he has a right to go where he was going and it's not his responsibility to stay clear of the crazy man. It's the NBA's responsibility to do the best it can to provide a safe working environment and they violate that every time they let a repeat offender such as Artest back onto the court. Besides, Artest is crazy enough to track you down anywhere on the court (maybe the planet) and cheap shot you if he's in the mood so being in the vicinity doesn't really change the risks all that much.

Steve

 

[82CardsGrad]

I understand what you're saying but you're about a half step short of suggesting she deserved what she got when she wore that short skirt. Harden did nothing wrong, he has a right to go where he was going and it's not his responsibility to stay clear of the crazy man. It's the NBA's responsibility to do the best it can to provide a safe working environment and they violate that every time they let a repeat offender such as Artest back onto the court. Besides, Artest is crazy enough to track you down and cheap shot you if he's in the mood so being in the vicinity doesn't really change the risks all that much.

Steve

This..

 

[JCSunsfan]

It was an absolutely brutal shot from Artest, but, looking at the video, what was Harden doing? It looks like he intentionally laid his body on him. If Artest had not retaliated at all, it should have been a foul on Harden. But bumps like that happen all the time in games without any call.

But there is NO excuse for the retaliation. It was brutal, intentional, and absolutely excessive. Good grief, a blow like that can be lethal.

 

[D-Dogg]

I understand what you're saying but you're about a half step short of suggesting she deserved what she got when she wore that short skirt. Harden did nothing wrong, he has a right to go where he was going and it's not his responsibility to stay clear of the crazy man. It's the NBA's responsibility to do the best it can to provide a safe working environment and they violate that every time they let a repeat offender such as Artest back onto the court. Besides, Artest is crazy enough to track you down anywhere on the court (maybe the planet) and cheap shot you if he's in the mood so being in the vicinity doesn't really change the risks all that much.

Steve

If you wore that short skirt and jumped on top of a crazy known rapist (Kobe, say) then I'd also say the same...wtf are you thinking? Wrong on that guy, but come on.

It's not like everyone in the NBA doesn't know that Artest is crazy. You can bump just about anyone in the NBA and not expect to be assaulted...but I'd walk on eggshells around that unstable chap.

Harden did nothing wrong...very true. But he also wasn't super smart, because the very last person I'd bump into when they were all emotional and extra crazy is Ron Artest. Does it excuse it? Hell no. But be smart, ffs. You saw both Ibaka and Westbrook both puff their chests out but then get smart about 10 yards from Artest...they aren't idiots and they know that muffer is crazy as crazy gets.

 

[D-Dogg]

It was an absolutely brutal shot from Artest, but, looking at the video, what was Harden doing? It looks like he intentionally laid his body on him. If Artest had not retaliated at all, it should have been a foul on Harden. But bumps like that happen all the time in games without any call.

But there is NO excuse for the retaliation. It was brutal, intentional, and absolutely excessive. Good grief, a blow like that can be lethal.

Absolutely...I was telling my wife if it were me, my neck would be broken. Artest is what, 260 lbs of muscle? That's a wickedly lethal weapon (driven by a crazy man).

 

[elindholm]

I like how the announcer instantly reverted to calling him "Ron Artest." So much for the name change.

 

[Mathew81]

It was an absolutely brutal shot from Artest, but, looking at the video, what was Harden doing? It looks like he intentionally laid his body on him. If Artest had not retaliated at all, it should have been a foul on Harden.

Watch the first 6 seconds of that video and focus on Harden. He was about 2 feet away from Artest and barely bumped into him as he was getting ready to receive the inbound pass. That type of bump happens nearly every time a basket is made in the NBA.

 

[SirStefan32]

I like how the announcer instantly reverted to calling him "Ron Artest." So much for the name change.

I think this is the only time I think it's socially acceptable to say "I hate World Peace!"