Mavericks v Lakers

[APG]

Originally Posted by hoopsaddict

I haven't seen Bynum's foul that people are referring to from 2-3 years ago. However I did see Bynum's foul from yesterday. I'm not sure people really understand how violent and "bush league" Bynum's foul was. A player who is airborn is compeltely defensless. To me, Bynum's foul was criminal and he should be suspended likewise. Anything less than a 10 game suspension would be down right unacceptable to me.

Not even close to the worse foul I've seen...do I think it was "bush league"....sure do. Criminal? Not in anyone's wildest dreams on a basketball court. What you're saying is Bynum should be suspended anywhere from 30 games to the entirety of next season...that's what Stephen Jackson and Ron Artest (73 regular + 13 post) missed respectively for their role in the Pacers-Pistons brawl for which they were charges brought against them....and that wasn't even for a basketball related foul.

[JugglingReferee]

JR.... what do you think about these fouls by the Lakers?

[Nevadaref]

I agree with APG's assessment. Odom's could have been a flagrant 1 under different circumstances, but here it was best to get him off the court. Bynum has a great deal of growing up to do. Flagrant 2 and 10 game ban is appropriate.

Now who knows what Cuban said to Jackson after the game? That is what I wish to learn.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I think that's what he was talking about.

Yup. I have no idea how I managed to morph "years" into "yards". Obviously some synapses were not firing properly.

[BktBallRef]

Two months ago, Bynum was called for a flagrant 2 against Michael Beasley.

Two seasons ago, Bynum committed a flagrant foul on Ben Wallace, sending him to the hospital with a broken rib. I don't know if it was a flagrant 1 or 2.

Both fouls were just like the foul on Sunday. Bynum jumps and drives his forearm/elbow into an airborne shooter. You can find all three on youTube.

[grunewar]

He said he's sorry.......and I'm sure he's very, very sincere.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum apologizes for ugly shot on Dallas Mavericks' J.J. Barea - ESPN Los Angeles

[Adam]

Originally Posted by grunewar

He said he's sorry.......and I'm sure he's very, very sincere.

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum apologizes for ugly shot on Dallas Mavericks' J.J. Barea - ESPN Los Angeles

The time for a meaningful apology was, at the latest, immediately after the game.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

The time for a meaningful apology was, at the latest, immediately after the game.

+1 He is the new Artest, apparently.

[APG]

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum suspended 5 games for J.J. Barea foul, fined $25K - ESPN Los Angeles

Got it right...five games it is plus a $25,000 fine. And the NBA only fined for taking off the shirt. I would have been shocked if they added games on for it. All and all he'll lose out on $702,272.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum suspended 5 games for J.J. Barea foul, fined $25K - ESPN Los Angeles

Got it right...five games it is plus a $25,000 fine. And the NBA only fined for taking off the shirt. I would have been shocked if they added games on for it. All and all he'll lose out on $702,272.

I hope if it gets donated to charity, that he doesn't get the tax benefit.

[APG]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I hope if it gets donated to charity, that he doesn't get the tax benefit.

When a player receives a technical foul, ejection, suspension (1/90th of his annual salary per game) or other fine, the money is split evenly between the league and Players Association. Each then donates its share to a charity or charities of their choosing.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

When a player receives a technical foul, ejection, suspension (1/90th of his annual salary per game) or other fine, the money is split evenly between the league and Players Association. Each then donates its share to a charity or charities of their choosing.

I am okay with that as long as the offending player doesn't get the benefit. That would be like Snaqs getting speeding ticket and his fine being tax-deductible. Hypothetically speaking.

[APG]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I am okay with that as long as the offending player doesn't get the benefit. That would be like Snaqs getting speeding ticket and his fine being tax-deductible. Hypothetically speaking.

I wouldn't say their exactly the same...speeding is criminal offense. What Bynum did was an offense (a bush league one at that) committed during the actions of a sporting event. If I had to venture, I'd bet he's be able to get the tax break.

[APG]

Roni Deutch: The Tax Lady Blog: Lamar Odom Seeks Tax Deduction For NBA Fines and Fitness Fees

Federal law generally prohibits tax deductions for financial sanctions resulting from criminal cases and matters like traffic violations. But Odom wrote, “The fines imposed by the team and the NBA are not imposed for the violation of any government law and are therefore not specifically excluded.”

[Adam]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I am okay with that as long as the offending player doesn't get the benefit. That would be like Snaqs getting speeding ticket and his fine being tax-deductible. Hypothetically speaking.

That reminds me, I need to file a revised tax return.

Do we get to count it twice if we get pulled over for speeding on our way to a game?