Is D-Will Prepared for Fans Throwing Heated Coins, Rocks at Players?
by Net Income on Jul 12, 2011 7:24 AM EDT
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PrintShannon Owens is a writer for the Orlando Sentinel, whose brother Chris plays overseas. After chatting with his brother, he points out an occupational hazard Deron Williams will have to deal with in the Turkish Basketball League: unruly and aggressive fans...very aggressive fans.
Owens writes Tuesday:
Turkish basketball fans are a passionate bunch and it's pretty common for aggravated fans — particularly during rival games — to take a lighter and heat a coin before throwing it at players on the court. In case you were wondering, it does burn a little, according to Chris.But he'd take hot coins over rocks. While playing on the road in Greece, a fan threw a sharp rock at him which cut his back..
D-Will should also recall what it was like crammed in a commercial jet rather than flying charter. And, Shannon Owens writes, "Someone needs to remind Williams there isn't a Ruth's Chris in Istanbul". Chris Owens thinks it's a good idea. "I think it's a win, win, to me," he told his brother. "I think they need to see it and experience it."
- It wouldn't be easy for NBA players overseas - Shannon Owens - Orlando Sentinel
- NBA players going overseas during lockout? If... - Dave McMenamin - ESPN Los Angeles
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Rocks being thrown at players...?
Puts a whole new spin on the phrase: “getting stoned.”
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
by aunt-B on Jul 12, 2011 7:31 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
I was thinking
six months ago, no one could have predicted this story.
Deron Williams traded to the Nets? Playing in TURKEY?
Deron could've predicted Europe
In fact he hinted at it.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
exactly
he mentioned it as a Net. not sure why this is a shock.
what is shocking is the level of vitriol that stephen A. smith hammered DWILL with:
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/columns/story?columnist=smith_stephen&id=6747406
i think mr. smith is on the NBA payrollski
imagine something extremely witty here
I remember
Mikki Moore said that when he played in Greece he got waffled with hot coins. Doesn’t sound fun at all.
But for 5 million dollars
5 million can buy a lot of band aids and burn ointment...
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
its europe
and i guess you’ve never watched lower-level delegation soccer leagues?
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jul 12, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh those are BRUTAL
fans get into brawls all the time, throw stuff on the field, and when they fight they use weapons, like baseball bats.
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DWill will be aight
If he’s not scared to do a backflip off a cliff into a lake, Turkeys won’t bother him
wow that's worse than Philly fans
I wonder if they throw hot coins at Santa Claus in Turkey
Um since they are predominantly Muslim
And Santa is affiliated with Christianity, would they even know that he’s a jolly fat guy that delivers presents to kids?
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
by imdkidd on Jul 12, 2011 1:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
A penny for your thoughts...
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
Speaking of stoned...
This is for you Michael. Have a safe trip back home…
“They’ll stone you when you’re trying to be so good
They’ll stone you just like they said they would
They’ll stone you when you’re trying to go home
They’ll stone you when you’re there all alone
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned…”
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
D-Will out 6-8 weeks
with boo boo from heated coin
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
if coins are thrown on court
My worry would be Deron slipping on one and hurting a knee, ankle when he goes down
by fastbreak7 on Jul 12, 2011 9:15 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Or Outlaw running out on the court to collect them
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
by imdkidd on Jul 12, 2011 1:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Imagine if the Indy Brawlers (Pacers) had played in Turkey. Every game would have ended with Artest and Jackson in the stands.
by ispartan on Jul 12, 2011 9:29 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
i wouldve paid to see that
someone should float this by vince mcmahon
deron williams is better than kyrie irving
by William_H_HOLLA on Jul 12, 2011 10:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Heated whatever...
Wouldn’t it hurt your fingers while your holding the coin to throw it?? what fools..
When does Dleague begin? I need to watch something!!
by power_njerz on Jul 12, 2011 10:55 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Did Marshon and J-Will sign contracts making them eligible for the Armor?
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When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
It's in Deron's contract
he gets to keep the coins. take that NBA owners!
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
fans here in the U.S. are/were no better...
No, seriously. It is true.
They get so wasted, they are terrible human beings. I am dead serious.
"Dont blame me, I was given this world, I didn’t make it."
-Tupac Shakur
by NetsMets4Life on Jul 12, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
philly sports fans are an animal all to themselves
emphasis on the word ‘animal’
Here is another
http://www.gq.com/sports/lists/201104/worst-sports-fans-in-america#slide=14
"Dont blame me, I was given this world, I didn’t make it."
-Tupac Shakur
by NetsMets4Life on Jul 12, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Deron should then proceed to fling 5 dollar bills at them and have them proceed fight off til the death.
"Dont blame me, I was given this world, I didn’t make it."
-Tupac Shakur
by NetsMets4Life on Jul 12, 2011 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Lol if I could rec this mobile I would
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by thermodynamic on Jul 12, 2011 12:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I just realized I really botched up this sentence...
I had just woke up, so please forgive me.
"Dont blame me, I was given this world, I didn’t make it."
-Tupac Shakur
by NetsMets4Life on Jul 12, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
And another thing
how do the fans manage to keep the coins hot?
"Dont blame me, I was given this world, I didn’t make it."
-Tupac Shakur
Nevermind.
Lighters.
"Dont blame me, I was given this world, I didn’t make it."
-Tupac Shakur
by NetsMets4Life on Jul 12, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
i remember in the 96 world series in game 6 at yankee stadium
people were throwing batteries at greg maddux while he was warming up in the bullpen.
that really
charged him up
imagine something extremely witty here
by Gminski on Jul 12, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
those fans should be charged
with battery
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
by jrtallent on Jul 12, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
I heard after the incident
he was sent back to Triple A.
"Dont blame me, I was given this world, I didn’t make it."
-Tupac Shakur
by NetsMets4Life on Jul 12, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
he had it coming
deron williams is better than kyrie irving
by William_H_HOLLA on Jul 12, 2011 1:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Now I see how they can afford to pay our NBA stars
They have money to burn.
Don't muddy my celebration.
Huh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMpXAknykeg
If you're interested, you can follow me @TokenNBR.
No offense to Chris Owens.
But I’m sure the experience will be a bit different for a superstar like Deron Williams.
@NetsROC
The coins will be a little hotter.
Don't muddy my celebration.
by Dr. Goodtimes on Jul 12, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
And the rocks will be sharper and bigger
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Durant looking at overseas options
Kevin Durant’s agent, Aaron Goodwin, told SI.com that he is exploring overseas options for his most high-profile client.
“If the opportunity presents itself and the lockout persists, he’s going to have to consider it just as other players are considering it,” Goodwin said. "Kevin has shown some interest to know what the situation is and we’ll reach out to the players’ association and make sure that they’re aligned with the guys in case they do take an offer. But I think what you’re going to see happening is a lot of players are going to look at the opportunity if the lockout prolongs that they can go somewhere and play basketball.
“If they’re not allowed to play in the NBA, they’ve got to look at other opportunities. If you have teams that want you to play and the NBA is willing to sit out a year, why sit out a year?”
Via Sam Amick/SI.com
Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/214689/Agent_Durant_Open_To_Overseas_Offers#ixzz1RvR4Tm5J
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
they all are
except Stoudemire who of course can’t go overseas. He couldnt get insurance last summer when he wanted to play for Team USA. The Nets couldnt get insurance for him during the regular season. He is uninsurable.
If this lockout does prolong itself
I think a bunch of players will go, Ty lawson is just another one considering it.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Good point
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
If these players are considering going overseas to play basketball
for much less money..Why don’t they just agree to cut down their salary’s here so owners can make a profit and the players can play in the NBA…Does not make sense to me.
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what you're saying makes sense...
but it would be considered a step backwards in the growth of the players’ union, and it would undo all the prior athletes work in securing that $$$ in the world’s most competitive league, the NBA
nate robinson would get pancaked in the NLF and end his basketball career
lebron on the other hand, i would pay cash money to see lebron in the NFL
deron williams is better than kyrie irving
by William_H_HOLLA on Jul 12, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Not if he's healthy
Nate is a hell of a athlete, bigger than some corners even at his size.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Coins and rocks?
Could be worse… if they were really insulted they’d be throwing shoes.
hmm
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
in gif form
http://s.buzzfeed.com/raw/bush-shoe-throw/bush-shoe-throw-03.gif
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When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
I have to complement George Bush on his reflexes.
At least he was good at something (besides evaluating Baseball talent).
I guess Sasha is next to Europe...
Umit Avci: Anadolu Efes is very close to reaching an agreement with New Jersey’s Slovenian guard Sasha Vujacic. Twitter
FREE AGENCY, SASHA VUJACIC, LOCKOUT, TURKEY, ANADOLU EFES
he can stay across the pond for all i care...
he saw how much people talked about deron going abroad, he figured he’d give it a try
So the long days of a lockout are upon us....
so let’s talk bout NBA 2k11!!!!
Two questions…
1) Do you guys use Trade Override at all?
and
2) Need ideas to improve my team in association mode
Currently starting line-up is Dwill/Wes Matthews/ JSmoove/ Ibaka/ Lopez with Farmar, Maynor, Morrow, James, Nazr Mo. coming off the bench.
feel free to show off your line-ups as well :)
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my name is Jayson and I trade override!
Dwill
Roger Mason
Morrow
Lopez
Howard
by DJ HeavyDuty on Jul 12, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Not too shabby...
I get to force 1 trade for my team…..idk whether to get Iggy, Ellis, or Howard..such a dilemma LMAO
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na i dont trade override
my lineup is
D-will / Barea
Thornton / Afflalo
Gay / Sam Young
Hump / Evans
Horford / Foster
dam...
What year are you in? And how did you get Horford and Gay?!
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im in my second year
i traded lopez and morrow for gay, sam young and ishmel smith
then traded farmar, james, wright and 2 picks for horford.
Wow nice...
ima try the trade for Gay….if i trade Lopez i can have Ibaka at C and Jsmoove at pf….Well good job with the team building..I didnt even think of Gay or Horford lol
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no override
lineup in 3rd season
Dwill/sherron collins
Jrsmith/thabo sefalosha/raja bell
drafted rookie rated 79 overall sf/ryan gomes
Serge Ibaka/Kennith Faried
Brook Lopez/ draft rookie 65 overall center
with dwill u want 3point shooters tht can defend/ slash
and trade 4 draft picks with players tht dont play on your roster and run the pick and roll ALOT
by planglois13 on Jul 12, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
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