I do not want to see this become a habit

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  • Hicks
    Member
    • Jun 2004
    • 53148
    #1

    I do not want to see this become a habit

    Twice tonight versus the Bucks I have seen Danny fail to get back on defense before first complaining to an official.

    The first instance delayed him "only" about one second, but the second instance (which just happed moments before I came on PD to type this) was for at least 3 seconds, and that's just plain Jermaine O'Neal/Stephen Jackson style garbage right there.

    I really, really hope Danny knocks this crap off quickly. My opinion of him will permanently be down a notch if this becomes a new routine of his.

    Between this and his "kicking incident" after the Wizards game, color me moderately concerned about the direction he seems to be heading in. I hope this all-star appearance isn't going to his head. He's been the ultimate good guy/trooper/ideal lead guy up until now. I'd sincerely hate to see him start to go to a "darker" place now that he's seeing individual success.
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    • BRushWithDeath
      Play McRoberts and Price!
      • Dec 2008
      • 5911
      #2
      Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

      Great post.
      "I had to take her down like Chris Brown."

      -Lance Stephenson

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        • Peter_sixtyftsixin
          Indy's #1 Hockey Fan
          • Jan 2009
          • 564
          #3
          Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

          Originally posted by Hicks
          Twice tonight versus the Bucks I have seen Danny fail to get back on defense before first complaining to an official.

          The first instance delayed him "only" about one second, but the second instance (which just happed moments before I came on PD to type this) was for at least 3 seconds, and that's just plain Jermaine O'Neal/Stephen Jackson style garbage right there.

          I really, really hope Danny knocks this crap off quickly. My opinion of him will permanently be down a notch if this becomes a new routine of his.

          Between this and his "kicking incident" after the Wizards game, color me moderately concerned about the direction he seems to be heading in. I hope this all-star appearance isn't going to his head. He's been the ultimate good guy/trooper/ideal lead guy up until now. I'd sincerely hate to see him start to go to a "darker" place now that he's seeing individual success.
          I agree. Thirded on the good post.

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            • Sollozzo
              Member
              • Jan 2004
              • 27343
              #4
              Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

              I agree 100%. That's one thing I couldn't stand about JO.

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                • Jose Slaughter
                  Member
                  • Jan 2004
                  • 5376
                  #5
                  Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

                  I see it as the losing final starting to wear on him a little.

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                    • aceace
                      Member
                      • Mar 2005
                      • 2261
                      #6
                      Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

                      The 2nd time was a foul that should have been called. Danny got nailed. I understand that, didn't see the first one. This has never been a habit, so your over reacting right now. Maybe he sees how many calls LeBron gets.
                      "He wanted to get to that money time. Time when the hardware was on the table. That's when Roger was going to show up. So all we needed to do was stay close"
                      Darnell Hillman (Speaking of former teammate Roger Brown)

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                        • LG33
                          Member
                          • Jul 2006
                          • 21082
                          #7
                          Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

                          I said the same thing in the game thread, in my usual terse style of course. He seems to think he'll get to the line just by driving into traffic. I dun like it none.

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                            • Trader Joe
                              DIET COKE!
                              • Jan 2006
                              • 46862
                              #8
                              Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

                              I think Danny is frustrated with the losing.


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                                • count55
                                  100 Miles from the B
                                  • Jun 2007
                                  • 5772
                                  #9
                                  Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

                                  Originally posted by Jose Slaughter
                                  I see it as the losing final starting to wear on him a little.
                                  This.

                                  I don't particularly see much to worry about.

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                                    • SoupIsGood
                                      flexible and robust
                                      • Jun 2004
                                      • 17542
                                      #10
                                      Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

                                      The ESPN boxscore says Danny is one for freakin' eleven? I think we've got more to worry about. I haven't been able to watch a game in a while, but I hope this really is just the injury, and not him falling down to earth a bit.
                                      You, Never? Did the Kenosha Kid?

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                                        • BRushWithDeath
                                          Play McRoberts and Price!
                                          • Dec 2008
                                          • 5911
                                          #11
                                          Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

                                          Originally posted by SoupIsGood
                                          The ESPN boxscore says Danny is one for freakin' eleven? I think we've got more to worry about. I haven't been able to watch a game in a while, but I hope this really is just the injury, and not him falling down to earth a bit.
                                          I'd say a bit of both.
                                          "I had to take her down like Chris Brown."

                                          -Lance Stephenson

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                                            • Hicks
                                              Member
                                              • Jun 2004
                                              • 53148
                                              #12
                                              Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

                                              Originally posted by count55
                                              This.

                                              I don't particularly see much to worry about.
                                              I don't put the two together like a few of you seem to. I can understand the kicking bit being about frustration over all of the losing, but I cannot understand it being the reason for what I'm seeing tonight.

                                              When I see a player stopping to complain to the ref at the expense of getting back on defense, I see someone thinking about himself instead of his team, and in effect, putting himself before the team. I have a problem with that.

                                              Keep in mind, I love Danny Granger. I do not like typing any of this even remotely. I'm just concerned and in the short term I am disappointed.

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                                                • SoupIsGood
                                                  flexible and robust
                                                  • Jun 2004
                                                  • 17542
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

                                                  Originally posted by BRushWithDeath
                                                  I'd say a bit of both.
                                                  You, Never? Did the Kenosha Kid?

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                                                    • Hicks
                                                      Member
                                                      • Jun 2004
                                                      • 53148
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

                                                      Not that this is the thread for it, but I think the idea that Danny is "falling to Earth" is nonsense. The guy is tired and playing on a bum leg. He shouldn't be playing. The fact that he's looked good during any part of this stretch at all is impressive.

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                                                        • MyFavMartin
                                                          This team is Fun!
                                                          • Oct 2007
                                                          • 5441
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: I do not want to see this become a habit

                                                          Originally posted by aceace
                                                          The 2nd time was a foul that should have been called. Danny got nailed. I understand that, didn't see the first one. This has never been a habit, so your over reacting right now. Maybe he sees how many calls LeBron gets.
                                                          Seconded.

                                                          How are you supposed to react when the refs mess up and miss calls?

                                                          Continually?

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