Shaq was also probably hit more than any player in NBA history. Hack a Shaq was all people could do to stop the guy. And I wasn't a big fan. How he (or Dwight Howard, who is facing the same issues), didn't get frustrated and lay someone out is pretty amazing.

:-) at KC Connection.

:-) I don't know how you get 3 when he maxed out his flagrant fouls in one season. Taking a guess he probably had 4-5 that season alone.

Then he had 2 violent incidents in 2004 alone then 2 back to back the last 2 years.

You need to learn how to count.

Eh. I don't count maxed flagrant fouls as that big of a deal. Theyre not intentional and seeing as how they have to get a certain number before they're suspended, looks like the NBA doesn't think theyre a big deal either.

That leaves the hit on Anderson, the brawl, and the hit on Barea. That's 3.
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I think it's pretty fair. Intentional or not the dude got hurt pretty bad.

Give me a break.. You're going to watch that video and claim the elbow was unintentional? Even if reflex, you can't argue there was any reason.. Kevin love too. They were cheap shots.

Again.... If this was a 5 game playoff and derek Fisher elbows kobe in the head... You think. K its fair that the Lakers lose their best player while the thunderbolt lose only a scrub? Bounties or cheap shots are a problem because I can create a major competitive disadvantage

Why must you mock the love that dare not speak it's name?

Oh, I know, he was hit often. But Shaq literally threw punches at other players on the court (including players that had their back turned). Isn't that the kind of conduct that people here frown upon?

The elbow was a result of an emotional reaction, not malicious intent to injure an opposing player.

When did I say I condoned such things? I'm just telling you they exist and they will likely continue to exist as long as high-level contact sports are played.

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You got me, I fell for it. You are totally trolling aren't you? You don't mean any of this ridiculous shit.

That's a bunch of bullshit. While I'm not a fan of going overboard, pitchers aren't throwing up and in like they used to. And even though players still hit hard, they're being taught to form-tackle instead of lunging at people like a torpedo. And in the NFL, do you think they made a pretty clear statement that bounties on players are not to be tolerated? Think players will think twice now?

The only reason the Bynum and Artest penalties were effective is because they happened near the playoffs. If this happened 2 weeks ago, Artest would have gotten a slap on the wrist. The penalty system is a joke. Nobody in the NBA is afraid of getting punished for cheap shots.

You're being naive if you think that will stop in the NFL as a result of what happened to the Saints. It was going on long before Goodell got involved and it'll be going on long after.