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**Tom** · 09-01-2004, 08:13 AM

i think Garnett has a problem with white people...He has issues with Wally as well. He needs to get over himself and learn how to get along with people. Kevin...you the man...stop acting like THE MAN!

rainman · 09-01-2004, 08:27 AM

i find it interesting that after this story broke, what 24 hours ago?, that none of the parties involved, or the people that were there, have refuted it one bit. so it establishes garnett isnt wrapped too tight and possibly that his defense is slipping but word has it that rickert came back to work out again and that maybe the wolves have found themselves a much need frontcourt player. at the least some team is going to grab this kid in a heartbeat.

OZZY · 09-01-2004, 09:14 AM

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i think Garnett has a problem with white people...He has issues with Wally as well. He needs to get over himself and learn how to get along with people. Kevin...you the man...stop acting like THE MAN!

Damnit people, you think KG is racist because he punched a "white" guy, damnit you people are stupid for believe that crap. You do realize, like others have said he does not have a problem with "white" people in Flip, Kevin, Mad Dog, Fred etc.

This is honestly a pathetic showing here. So where were all of you when Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player ever punched Steve Kerr in the face? Where you out on the balconies screaming Michael Jordan is racist?

One I am glad Rick Rickert is playing well.

Two I hope Rick and Kevin make up after this, sure its inappropriate but considering the intensity of sport it will happen and has happened to the best. And if he beat KG on offense that is showing he has improved.

Three it is pathetic that just because its a "white" guy people make a big deal of it. What big strong black man Kevin is beating up on a little "white" guy? Please. This racist talk is unnecessary to say the least.

Four I still have not heard a word about this in the STATE where this team resides.

Five this is not the 1960's, you do not have to turn every single confrintation between a "black" man and a "white" man into a racist coming out party. The term racist has honestly become so bad its like when people used to call others Communists at random.

**HKF** · 09-01-2004, 09:16 AM

Okay, does anyone know if this was reported on any major sports outlet? I admit I don't watch sportscenter during the summer.

OZZY · 09-01-2004, 09:32 AM

ESPN.com has no coverage of this "event", CNNSI Sports Illustrated.com has no coverage of this "event" also. And its not like there is a ton of basketball news around in the first place. I say again, in this state there is also no coverage of the issue as of yet, so obviously it is a non issue.

Its high season on athlete misconduct, but there is not major coverage of this event.

And for those that think its a horrible event and proves your opinion that Garnett is a dirty stupid punk. Well while you string him up go get Michael Jordan and do the same.

**JazzMan** · 09-01-2004, 09:41 AM

It's been reported in 2 papers, including the Washington post, who claimed to have spoken to Rickert's mom about it, so I'd be pretty sure it definitely happened.

The post said KG realised he'd been an idiot but didn't think it wa a big deal.

If you go to the rumor mill in hoopshype.com you'll find a link.

The lone wolf · 09-01-2004, 09:42 AM

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There was a brief story in the St. Paul Pioneer Press yesterday (buried at the end of another story) about how during an informal workout, after T-Wolves rookie Rick Rickert scored on KG, Garnett reportedly responded by slugging Rickert in the jaw. Rickert busted a tooth and needed seven stitches to close a cut on his grill. There's no doubt that KG is one of the most intense players in the NBA, and we can easily see him getting so fired up that he cracks somebody (it comes close to happening with the Dime Crew almost every Saturday in our weekend hoops league). But at the same time, we gotta think there's more to the story. The MVP doesn't just haul off and blast a young teammate for no reason ...

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/2878584

**HKF** · 09-01-2004, 09:49 AM

Dime Magazine and HoopsHype don't count as media outlets in my book.

I didn't see this on ESPN or CBS sportsline. I see this as a non-story. Arclite said, Amare cracked Lampe in practice. Sometimes it happens. I've definitely seen teammates come to blows, maybe no teeth fell out.

If this was such a big deal, where is the statement from McHale? I need some more stuff than an article in the Washington Post (about something happening in Minnesota no less).

rainman · 09-01-2004, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by OZZY!
ESPN.com has no coverage of this "event", CNNSI Sports Illustrated.com has no coverage of this "event" also. And its not like there is a ton of basketball news around in the first place. I say again, in this state there is also no coverage of the issue as of yet, so obviously it is a non issue.

Its high season on athlete misconduct, but there is not major coverage of this event.

And for those that think its a horrible event and proves your opinion that Garnett is a dirty stupid punk. Well while you string him up go get Michael Jordan and do the same.

relax, most people arent accusing k.g. of being any big racist, he's just an idiot for doing this. i dont really have a problem if he dislikes certain players around the league i find it pretty lame though when you're going after your own players. i notice you didnt mention wally among those he doesnt have a problem with.

**JazzMan** · 09-01-2004, 09:54 AM

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Originally posted by Hong Kong Fooey!
Dime Magazine and HoopsHype don't count as media outlets in my book.

I didn't see this on ESPN or CBS sportsline. I see this as a non-story. Arclite said, Amare cracked Lampe in practice. Sometimes it happens. I've definitely seen teammates come to blows, maybe no teeth fell out.

If this was such a big deal, where is the statement from McHale? I need some more stuff than an article in the Washington Post (about something happening in Minnesota no less).

i think the number of responses on this post confirm that its newsworthy. it IS strange that it has not been widely reported, but Rickert is practically a nobody and it was only a practice

Nevertheless, THe Washington post is a newspaper. If they'd made it up KG would be suing for defamation right now.

**HKF** · 09-01-2004, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by JazzMan!

i think the number of responses on this post confirm that its newsworthy. it IS strange that it has not been widely reported, but Rickert is practically a nobody and it was only a practice

Nevertheless, THe Washington post is a newspaper. If they'd made it up KG would be suing for defamation right now.

That's not what I am saying. How would the Washington Post know what happened? If more Minnesota papers would report on what the story is/was, I would have more to go off of.

My only point is, if this is a big deal, why aren't major media outlets reporting it. It's getting more play from the fans, then the media. Now tell me when's the last time that happened.

OZZY · 09-01-2004, 10:00 AM

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But at the same time, we gotta think there's more to the story. The MVP doesn't just haul off and blast a young teammate for no reason ...

Why not? When he is in competition like many other athletes he is not thinking in terms of this guy is young I will lay off. He got beat, and his pride was hurt, and he overreacted. Is it worth the attention it gets? Hell no. But sadly it is only getting attention on pointless online chat boards because like Hong Kong Fooey and I have stated no major media or news outlets are covering this.

Once again I am glad Rick Rickert is showing he can play a little. Because he must have been beating him pretty good to get that kind of reaction.

As for the players that were ripping on him. They are just as much to fault as Kevin is. They say it was unprovoked, well that is false, it was provoked by though players.

And as for the horrible 7 stitches, well that is absolutely nothing, hell I had 17 of them on my ear lobe.

**Tom** · 09-01-2004, 10:01 AM

just a lowly white guy...who stepped on the great ones toes. Just like shaq slapping ostertag and Stackhouse punching Hornacek...there is an underlying hatred at the very least and acceptabiltiy that need not be glossed over just because they are black. Peace and justice for all.

I think we all know...though we won't admit it, that Rickert wouldnt have been punched if he weren't white.

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