NBA suspends Dwyane Wade one game for kicking Ramon Sessions where it hurts

[konex]

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has been suspended one game without pay for flailing his leg and making contact with the groin of the Charlotte Bobcats’ Ramon Sessions, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Read more: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=11856#ixzz2GJ5IOKdm

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Crazy how Sportscenter didn't even show/mention the kick on the highlights of the game.

[andremiller07]

Well at least they are consistant this year Cousins got a 1 game suspension for his nut cracker on OJ Mayo so if they are consistant with everyone I have no problem with it.

[STATUTORY]

they trying hard to protect Wade's image

John Q public doesn't know half of Wade's exploits thank to media's hush hush stance

[chazzy]

Good

[No_Look604]

Him and Lebron just belong together...I get it now. They both have this aura that makes you want to fculkin puke.

[longhornfan1234]

We all had enough of Wade's south side Chicago thug antics.

[Whoah10115]

they trying hard to protect Wade's image

John Q public doesn't know half of Wade's exploits thank to media's hush hush stance



Your favorite player.


Or have you already admitted to being a lame troll?

[AngelEyes]

Him and Lebron just belong together...I get it now. They both have this aura that makes you want to fculkin puke.

I respect Lebron a lot more than Wade, he hasn't done anything resembling this in a while.

[SIRI1]

Any hit to the nuts that isnt clearly unintentional deserves a fine or suspension.

[DaPerceive]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg3fbf92lY1qafrh6.gif

[EnoughSaid]

Lmao here we go acting like Wade's a dirty player. :facepalm

[takai]

Good

yep.

[longhornfan1234]

Lmao here we go acting like Wade's a dirty player. :facepalm

- intentionally breaking Rondo's arm.

- intentionally breaking Kobe's nose.

- slamming Hamiliton.

- throwing a MMA elbow when Collison wasn't looking.

- kicking Session's in the nuts.

[dynasty1978]

Lmao here we go acting like Wade's a dirty player. :facepalm

No acting. He just is.
:cheers:

[EnoughSaid]

- intentionally breaking Rondo's arm.

- intentionally breaking Kobe's nose.

- slamming Hamiliton.

- throwing a MMA elbow when Collison wasn't looking.

- kicking Session's in the nuts.

No

No

Okay/Yeah

No

Okay

He's not your Metta World Peace or KG so let's not imagine.

[upside24]

Good. I like Sessions.

[chazzy]

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/miamiheat/post/_/id/16453/is-dwyane-wade-a-dirty-player

Dwyane Wade has two championship rings, an Olympic gold medal, a Finals MVP award, eight All-Star appearances, a portfolio of endorsement deals from Switzerland to China, an acclaimed book on fatherhood, a renowned fashion sense and the adulation of millions of NBA fans across the world.

But his reputation within the league itself may not be in such good shape.

A series of questionable plays over the past two years seem to have harmed Wade’s stature among his peers. Some, such as well-known adversary Rajon Rondo, said Wade is guilty of “dirty plays.”

The latest is Charlotte Bobcats guard Ramon Sessions. Wade kicked Sessions in the groin area after Sessions committed a reach-in foul on Wade during the Miami Heat’s 105-92 win Wednesday night. Wade claimed it was inadvertent.

“I thought he did it on purpose,” Sessions told reporters after the game.

The league is reviewing the play. Wade was not called for a foul.

Standing alone, this is just another testy moment in a game that was tight at the time. But looking at Wade’s actions over the past few seasons, it is part of a case file that is building and increasingly getting him unsavory attention.

Here are the most memorable incidents:

• During a game in Boston in the 2011 regular season, Wade was hit with a flagrant foul for shoving Kevin Garnett after Garnett had leveled Mike Miller with a screen.

• In the 2011 playoffs, Wade got wrapped up with Rondo while going for a loose ball. After Rondo elbowed Wade, he appeared to stick his leg out and sweep Rondo to the court. It resulted in Rondo dislocating his elbow. At the time, Wade said it was inadvertent.

• Wade broke Kobe Bryant’s nose, raking him from behind during an unusual physical play during the 2012 All-Star Game. Bryant had fouled Wade twice previously in the game.

• During a regular-season game last April in Miami, Wade threw a forearm at Chicago Bulls guard Rip Hamilton after Hamilton bumped him trying to create space on the perimeter. Wade was called for a flagrant foul.

• During the first round of the playoffs last season, Wade threw the shoe of New York Knicks guard Mike Bibby off the court after Bibby lost it getting a rebound.

• During the second round of the playoffs, Wade blindsided Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison on a fast break. Wade, who seemed to be reacting to not getting a shooting foul moments earlier, was assessed a flagrant foul.

Often, it has seemed Wade is caught reacting. A hard Garnett screen, a Rondo elbow, a foul or, in many cases, frustration at officials. Wade is an emotional player, and at times those emotions may push him over the line.

During a playoff game last May in Indianapolis, for example, Wade got into a heated exchange with coach Erik Spoelstra on the bench during a timeout after Spoelstra questioned Wade’s play.

In a recent interview with ESPN’s Israel Gutierrez about his recovery from knee surgery, Wade talked about how anger can help his lift during a game.

“Even though I might not get as high as I did when I was a rookie, I can still get over the rim when need be -- especially when I get angry,” Wade said.

Especially over the past few seasons, Wade’s anger has often been manifested in bouts with officials. He has become one of the league’s most constant complainers. Wade has occasionally been guilty of not getting back on defense because he’s allowed himself to be delayed to complain about non-calls. On Christmas Day, as he was on his way to the locker room to get treatment after a minor leg injury, Wade stopped to complain to officials about not drawing a foul on the previous play.

Like with the questionable fouls, Wade often stops short of being aggressive enough to draw discipline.

All of this is unbecoming of Wade’s stature in the game. He did not behave like this during the early years of his career as he soared in popularity and earned the respect of the league. As he’s become a veteran, his personality has appeared to change somewhat on the floor.

In that way, he has been compared by some league executives to Garnett, whose trash-talking and menacing have come to define the later stages of his career. This is not endearing to Garnett, though he’s never seemed to care whatsoever.

That is not the case for Wade, who has always valued his reputation as someone who sets an example. The one he’s been setting with this spate of incidents is not fashionable at all.

[upside24]

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/miamiheat/post/_/id/16453/is-dwyane-wade-a-dirty-player
Good find.

[Replay32]

-The Rondo Take down

-The Collison Block in the back

-And the Sessions kick to the nuts were all dirty.

The other stuff he's done wasn't.

1 game suspension is the right decision.

[knickscity]

Doesn't matter anyway, they probably was gonna give him some rest against the Pistons anyway.

[longtime lurker]

Wow dick move......literally :lol

I'm still waiting for the NBA to fine Lebron for his flop against the Thunder

[SIRI1]

Throwing a shoe is dirty? That was hilarious :lol

He does play crazy good when he's mad.

[maybeshewill13]

Good. D-whistle's a fakkit.

[Lebron23]

Him and Lebron just belong together...I get it now. They both have this aura that makes you want to fculkin puke.

Everytime I see you post in here I want to slap the taste out of your mouth.

On topic.


It sucks that the NBA suspended Wade. He's been putting up quality number in his last few games.

[maybeshewill13]

Wow dick move......literally :lol

I'm still waiting for the NBA to fine Lebron for his flop against the Thunder
Won't happen. Lelbron's the NBA's poster boy..

[SIRI1]

It sucks that the NBA suspended Wade. He's been putting up quality number in his last few games.
Bright side is he misses a game in Detroit that the Heat should win any way. And it also means that he wont be playing his 4th game in 5 nights the following night in Milwaukee.

[Eat Like A Bosh]

It's sad to see a former greater player like Wade becoming so dirty over the years. What's the matter Wade? You miss being the Number One Option in Miami?

[Mr. Jabbar]

Cheap superstars belong to each other.

[longtime lurker]

Won't happen. Lelbron's the NBA's poster boy..

Shame really. Some coach or owner(looking at you mark Cuban) needs to make a bigger deal of this and send the tape to the league office.

[imdaman99]

i had no problem with him doing what he did to rondo, because that guy is an extremely dirty player himself, but the rest?
collison and sessions are class acts.

[gilalizard]

I'm still waiting for the NBA to fine Lebron for his flop against the Thunder

lol fat chance

The refs know they'll need to treat LeRef with kid gloves again if there's a rematch with OKC this year, just like they did last year.

As far as dwhistle, it's clearly an ongoing thing. He constantly whines to the refs. He physically lashes out at other players on the rare occasion he doesn't get the phantom bailout calls that have defined his career.

dwhistle is that spoiled kid on the playground who grossly overreacts to any sort of tough, physical, but fair play, by going dirty and trying to hurt people.

[talkingconch]

No

No

Okay/Yeah

No

Okay

He's not your Metta World Peace or KG so let's not imagine.

your right. they dont do this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pglgr5O6jJE

[SIRI1]

your right. they dont do this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pglgr5O6jJE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2s6T4xrTo0

:cheers:

You can pretty much do this with any player.

[DaSeba5]

I doubt we need him against the Pistons.

[PJR]

Much needed rest for Wade. Gotta stay fresh for the postseason. Thanks, Stu. :applause:

[talkingconch]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2s6T4xrTo0

:cheers:

You can pretty much do this with any player.
That wasn't a flop. Watch the video closely before posting

[Horde of Temujin]

lol fat chance

The refs know they'll need to treat LeRef with kid gloves again if there's a rematch with OKC this year, just like they did last year.

As far as dwhistle, it's clearly an ongoing thing. He constantly whines to the refs. He physically lashes out at other players on the rare occasion he doesn't get the phantom bailout calls that have defined his career.

dwhistle is that spoiled kid on the playground who grossly overreacts to any sort of tough, physical, but fair play, by going dirty and trying to hurt people.

My sentiments exactly. Even if i were a Heat fan i would be dismayed by his antics and the calls the team gets. Blind homerism at its worst

[ballup]

No

No

Okay/Yeah

No

Okay

He's not your Metta World Peace or KG so let's not imagine.
I'd like to see how you justify Wade's tackle on Collison as a legitimate basketball play.

[inclinerator]

im surprised

[White Mamba]

:roll: @Wade 1 game suspension for this, if it was Bynum it was 20 games, artest 80 games:roll:

and
Crazy how Sportscenter didn't even show/mention the kick on the highlights of the game.

:roll: :roll: :roll:

oh this is so sad its funny.

[tomtucker]

LeRef and dwhistle...........:oldlol: ..:lol .....funny..but not true