Celtics vs. Hawks: Gang Signs; Refs Shoved?
SLAM Online —
... Paul Pierce and DeShawn Stevenson became $25,000 poorer yesterday. Stevenson because, well, he’s Stevenson; and the League says that Paul made a “menacing” gesture towards the Hawks after Al Horford taunted him towards the end of Game 3. ...
Oh, Atlanta!
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... , where Pierce grew up.) The strongest piece of evidence that something sinister may have happened is the NBA's reaction. To the NBA, that's a $25,000 menacing gesture. What do they know? Danny Ainge's story (not corroborated, as of yet, by Pierce) is that Pierce decided to take that moment -- just after Al Horford had humiliated him -- to walk over to Atlanta's bench to remind Horford about the blood, sweat, and tears that are required of a champion. What? Does that make sense? Gang sign or not, it's clear that Pierce was walking over ...
PM Roundup: Zito is the New Knoblauch
The Big Lead —
... Saw the whole Chad Johnson-is-petulant-thing coming. (Leave the Man Alone)
Boy, the Mets owner is generous. (Detroit News)
This oil situation is going to come to a head, and it may not end pretty. (Yahoo)
Torii Hunter is an interesting cat. (Hot Clicks)
Hedo was an All-Star snub, but he took home the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. (Florida Today)
Two theories on Paul Pierce’s gang sign. (Boston Globe)
Joe Johnson rules. (Celtics 17)
Mindy McCready’s dad basically ...
The 2008 NBA Playoff Recap: What We Learned [Nba Season Wrapup]
Deadspin —
The 2008 NBA playoffs did more than just entertain us for the last seven or eight months. It taught us stuff. Some stuff we only suspected, and some other stuff we never even knew before. Here is that stuff. The Atlanta Hawks have fans...real, flesh-and-blood fans. Boston fans, on the other hand, apparently are bandwagon jumpers. The NBA will not tolerate "menacing" hand gestures. Ever. Kevin Garnett never forgets. "Third person" is LeBron James' preferred method of speaking. Basketball and rapper ...
Odd and confusing signals.
BOSTON IRISH —
... One final thought, think Paul Pierce has read this story as yet? Can he ask for his money back on the basis that the Globe seems to think menacing gestures are okay now? ...
Video: J.R. Smith Flashing Gang Signs After Three Pointer?
Larry Brown Sports —
... seen the video, now I leave it up to you: did he flash signs (perhaps a “b” for bloods) or the number three to indicate he just hit a three-pointer? After discussing it with a friend we both thought he was flashing something but several YouTube commenters disagree (maybe they’re just Nuggets homers). The reason why this is significant is because the League might actually want to take a look at the video and see if a fine is necessary. They docked Paul Pierce $25k last year for ...
