So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

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  • Bornindamecca
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    • Jul 2007
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    #91
    Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

    I think Jordan kept his cool in that moment, honestly. Fighting Ferry would have been stupid, and when Ehlo grabbed him, he came to his senses. I highly doubt MJ was "backing down" from Ferry.

    Now what Kenyon did to Alonzo, or Jared going after Melo...that showed some backing down.
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    • ex carrabba fan
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      • Oct 2004
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      #92
      Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

      I agree to an extent, but I'm starting to see double standards.. the same could be said about K.G. when he didn't retaliate to Zaza.

      Or how about Dirk when West thought he was being hard and getting in Dirk's grill?

      Both K.G. and Dirk "backed down", but it was playoff time and any physical retaliation would have resulted in suspensions.

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      • Bornindamecca
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        #93
        Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

        I don't think there is a double standard. Excepting Dirk, because I didn't bring him up, MJ and KG show consistency in their behavior/toughness over the course of their careers. The article in the other thread shows plenty of evidence of KG's picking and choosing.
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        • ex carrabba fan
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          #94
          Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

          Oh I know you didn't bring up Dirk, I'm saying others in the past.

          My point was that in the playoffs, not retaliating should not be considered "soft".

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          • 23
            yellow
            • Sep 2002
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            #95
            Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

            KG initiated the problem with Peeler and he got calmed down from a retaliation

            In the case of Dirk, MJ they didn't start the fiascal... and that's the difference.

            It's one thing not to hit a guy because you want to make sure you arent hurting your team... but its another thing to hit someone then totally freeze up when they strike back.

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            • Bornindamecca
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              #96
              Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

              I agree with both of the above posts.
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              • The 24th Letter
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                • Oct 2007
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                #97
                Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

                I agree with you ex...
                I would gladly trade that um...."street cred?" or whatever your supposed to gain by fighting back, for not getting thrown out of a playoff game anyday. Im definitely seeing a double standard....but as always: rules are different when it comes to the player you like or vice versa I guess lol

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                • Bornindamecca
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                  #98
                  Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

                  KDRE aka 23 explained why there is no double standard. Jordan and Dirk don't start as much crap as KG. And just in case my opinions are being confused with some others, I actually like KG, but facts are facts. He's all bark(get it?), no bite, and he picks on the little guy and runs from the real tough guys. He's not an equal opportunity harasser.
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                    #99
                    Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

                    Originally posted by Bornindamecca
                    KDRE aka 23 explained why there is no double standard. Jordan and Dirk don't start as much crap as KG. And just in case my opinions are being confused with some others, I actually like KG, but facts are facts. He's all bark(get it?), no bite, and he picks on the little guy and runs from the real tough guys. He's not an equal opportunity harasser.
                    That's pretty much it, and ec's comparison's weren't valid in this case because Dirk wasn't the instigator, West was. Had Dirk fired on West and he completely shut down in that instant, it would be just the same as KG/Peeler.

                    I think most of us in here like KG to be honest. I know I do, but he sure enough picks his fights for good reason.

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                    • Tecahl
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                      #100
                      Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

                      I used to like Garnett, when I didn't have to watch him act like a jack-*** all of the time.

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                      • The 24th Letter
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                        #101
                        Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

                        doesnt really make any sense though.....lol
                        from the video I saw, Peeler knocked down KG first, then KG got in his face...unless there was some footage I missed where KG started it before that.

                        even with that being said....thats just over simplifying it. Its cool depending on who started it? ...doesnt that excuse Melo from running? b\c he didnt start that fight? LOL

                        KG does bark, and bark alot.....but he barks about basketball..and he backs it up with the way he plays, what more of a "bite" can you back that up with?...yall seem to have some soundbytes of him challenging players to an actual duel that im not aware of...I would like to hear it though....

                        yall are tripping me out w\ "run from", "back down", "freeze up" against "tough guys" thing.....its basketball man. Ill tell you what, He sure does outrebound those same "tough guys" for the most part. Which takes just a little bit of physicallity....

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                        • 23
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                          • Sep 2002
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                          #102
                          Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

                          Originally posted by The 24th Letter
                          doesnt really make any sense though.....lol
                          from the video I saw, Peeler knocked down KG first, then KG got in his face...unless there was some footage I missed where KG started it before that.

                          even with that being said....thats just over simplifying it. Its cool depending on who started it? ...doesnt that excuse Melo from running? b\c he didnt start that fight? LOL

                          KG does bark, and bark alot.....but he barks about basketball..and he backs it up with the way he plays, what more of a "bite" can you back that up with?...yall seem to have some soundbytes of him challenging players to an actual duel that im not aware of...I would like to hear it though....

                          yall are tripping me out w\ "run from", "back down", "freeze up" against "tough guys" thing.....its basketball man. Ill tell you what, He sure does outrebound those same "tough guys" for the most part. Which takes just a little bit of physicallity....

                          Makes sense to me but im not calling KG soft or any of that crap. I dont hate the guy and I certainly dont think this topic deserves to be on some special ESPN writeup, which is what they did anyhow.

                          Yeah they're basketball players but as I said, my issues are with the league not being consistent with what they do and don't allow. That inconsistency has already allowed a fight to escalate this season and while KG can taunt, nobody else can including guys who did it forever and noone said a thing.

                          Just be consistent

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                          • Boreez2000
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                            • Nov 2002
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                            #103
                            Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

                            Just here to update:

                            KG the punk strikes again!

                            Watch the 2nd and 3rd videos

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                            Last edited by Boreez2000; 01-01-2009, 11:05 PM.

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                            • Bornindamecca
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                              #104
                              Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

                              Originally posted by The 24th Letter
                              yall are tripping me out w\ "run from", "back down", "freeze up" against "tough guys" thing.....its basketball man. Ill tell you what, He sure does outrebound those same "tough guys" for the most part. Which takes just a little bit of physicallity....
                              KG will act like he wants to fight with certain people in the league. He'll slap them, elbow them, try to punk them or take away their manhood in some way that is beyond basketball. If the realizes that those people are willing to accept that challenge, he backs away and finds easier prey.

                              I've always liked KG, but this is just an uncharismatic aspect of his character.
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                              • ryanm1058123
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                                • Jan 2004
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                                #105
                                Re: So why wasn't Garnett given a technical for barking like a dog?

                                KG just won't let this thread die...

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