Ronnie Price, Point Shaver?

by Tom Ziller on Apr 13, 2007 10:16 AM PDT in Links

Via Bill Simmons, an incredible breakdown of the questionable end of the Denver game two weeks ago, which went from 'sure 7+ point cover for Denver' to 'Kings lose by 5' in about 5 seconds, with an unbelieable timeout from Eric Musselman, some strange fouls and a ballsy buzzer three by Ronnie Price.

After you read it, here are my reactions:

That was essentially the last breath for the Kings' playoff chances. They had just lost to San Antonio, and they had a must-win at home on national TV to get back into the 8-seed conversation. Down 8 with 12 seconds left in that game is different than in Game 30 or so.
Eric Musselman was coaching for his career, more or less, because of the playoff implications.
Ronnie Price plays like that every second he's on the court. If it were Brad Miller or even Mike Bibby, I'd call shenanigans. But Ronnie plays his ass off constantly, not just when the cover is in jeopardy.

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TZ

You might want to change the title of this diary...even the implication of point shaving is pretty serious. And as you point out in the diary, this is a highly unlikely scenario considering the participants.

If it were being investigated by anyone more than an angry blogger, I'd agree with the title, but until then...

by otis29 on Apr 13, 2007 10:49 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Ronnie Price, Point Shaver?

i think its a funny take on point shaving..also i dont think its that big of a deal...cuz its eric musselman & ronnie price..i dont take anything with musselman seroiusly...& ronnie plays hard..its what he does & who he is....this aint the 1951 ncaa tourney kiddies...

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Apr 13, 2007 10:56 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Ronnie Price, Point Shaver?

Ivan Carter of the Washington Post saw Antawn Jamison doing a little NBA lecturing to Andray Blatche, who came to the arena on the later of the two buses ... the bus for the players who don't need to get in some extra shooting and the like: "I've been in the league nine (darn) years and I've never come over on the second bus. OK, maybe in Dallas a couple of times because I wanted out of there. I'm never on the second bus. Why you on the second bus?" Blatche smiled in silence in response.

This is so funny i had to share it in this...i know TZ linked to simmons blog but still....it needs sharing

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Apr 13, 2007 11:04 AM PDT reply actions