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NBA Player fined for joke

Discussion in 'Charlotte Hornets' started by kickazzz2000, Dec 19, 2005.

  1. Dec 19, 2005 at 11:29 AM #1
    kickazzz2000

    kickazzz2000 CURRENTLY ON THE CAN

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    http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/5179562


    Armstrong fined for cheering on Redskins
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    Associated Press
    Posted: 8 hours ago

    DALLAS (AP) - Mavericks guard Darrell Armstrong was so happy his beloved Washington Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys that he grabbed a microphone before Sunday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and hollered, "How 'bout those Redskins!"

    # Mavs run past Timberwolves

    It's going to cost him $1,000.

    Dallas coach Avery Johnson announced the fine during his postgame news conference and team owner Mark Cuban later verified it was legit, much to the chagrin of a disbelieving Armstrong. The money will all go to charity, with Johnson saying the Cowboys would decide the recipient.

    The Redskins wrapped up a 35-7 victory over the Cowboys shortly before the Mavericks left the locker room to play the Timberwolves.

    As part of the pregame ceremonies, guard Devin Harris wished the crowd a happy holiday. Then Armstrong, who wasn't scheduled to speak, asked for the microphone. He added his holiday wishes, then made his fine-inducing proclamation, a twist on a famous line by former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson.

    A mixture of laughter and boos followed, even from German import Dirk Nowitzki. Cuban laughed, too, and joked with Armstrong about it when he returned to the bench.
     
  2. Dec 19, 2005 at 11:32 AM #2
    VA49er

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    Kinda crazy for the fine but the dude plays for a Dallas team. Not the smartest move on his part.
     
  3. Dec 19, 2005 at 12:35 PM #3
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    Cuban has said so much dumb shit over the years and had so many fines, it seems ironic. whats 1,000 to these guys anyway?
     
  4. Dec 19, 2005 at 1:49 PM #4
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    If Brevon Knight talked shit about the Panthers at the Bobcats arena, all 10 fans would leave.

    Dumb move. Know your audience.
     
  5. Dec 19, 2005 at 3:36 PM #5
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    That's fucking awesome.
     
  6. Dec 19, 2005 at 7:41 PM #6
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    lol that's one of those "everybody had a good chuckle, but we've got to do a slap on the wrists to save face" things.
     
  7. Dec 19, 2005 at 9:12 PM #7
    rotocub

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    Eh, seems sorta stupid to fine him over that.

    Now, if he was playing the Hornets and said "How 'bout that Katrina!"...
     
  8. Dec 19, 2005 at 9:33 PM #8
    Playa

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  9. Dec 19, 2005 at 10:08 PM #9
    wossa

    wossa Not a ********* any more

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    he's a rich ass NBA player

    if he's a really big Skins fan it was worth every penny to piss off all the cowgirl fans in attendance :ylsuper:
     

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