I realize that he is a good/great player, but his disregard for the rules and his on-court demeanor have kept me from being a fan. I agree that he is getting worse as his skills decline. I wish the league and the officials (who frequently seem to not make calls that will set him off!) would take a tougher stance than they do. In my opinion his conduct is detrimental to the sport. I'm all for tough, rugged defense but there is a line that needs to be kept intact. I was watching the game where Kermit Washington smashed Rudy T's face. I want this league that I love so much to not go there again.
I realize that he is a good/great player, but his disregard for the rules and his on-court demeanor have kept me from being a fan. I agree that he is getting worse as his skills decline. I wish the league and the officials (who frequently seem to not make calls that will set him off!) would take a tougher stance than they do. In my opinion his conduct is detrimental to the sport. I'm all for tough, rugged defense but there is a line that needs to be kept intact. I was watching the game where Kermit Washington smashed Rudy T's face. I want this league that I love so much to not go there again.