[Video] Aaron Brooks goes Danny Ainge on Kevin Love

I don't know if I can hammer him for that. How much abuse do NBA players take in a game? There very well could have been a heckler yelling at him all game and at the end he flashes up the "L" sign to gloat back. I don't think it's any more childish or immature than Kobe or Dirk doing the "hush" sign after they hit a big shot.

His ego may be getting big, but I don't think this is necessarily a good example of it.

That said, he 100% should not have reacted that way to an unintentional foul in a critical stage in the ball game. I still can't believe he thought it was intentional after the game, when he probably could have watched the replay. No Aaron, you're not tough because you throw a basketball at someone and walk away.

 

The fact that some of you quickly labeled those as "gang signs" is terribly saddening. Since AB has been in Houston, he's been nothing but a cool, and at times even spirited individual. Despite his recent struggles, he's always played with much heart and fearlessness. He's been a real bright spot the last few years.

What about him would ever make you think he was in a gang? What about him is thug-like?

Regarding the initial incident, AB reacted to being hit hard in the face. I've seen this type of incident many times, both in games I've watched and played in. This is really no big deal.

Gang signs? Thug? I don't want to play the race card, so I wont. But help me understand y'alls reasoning.

Peace

 

I think Love tried to act innnocent yes, one play doesn't make you a dirty player though.

IMO If Love was genuinely remorseful he would have walked up to AB told him it was unintentional. You see players do this all the time, then they dab or hug it out. Not once did you see any real attempt at an apology or explanation from Love.

 

You sure are judgmental. Does your finger ever hurt from wagging it so much?

 

Yeah, I agree.

People let their anger get the best of them when something like this happens, even when they know deep down that it wasn't malicious.

 

Meh, it is my opinion, doesn't matter to me if others don't share it.

You hit some you miss some.

As for the topic, I challenge anyone to take an intentional hit to the nose and not be upset.

AB reacted...big whop.....it happens in pickup games too....only you don't get a lot of whining by people with a bias in those games.


DD

 

I don't know, it seems to me that was exactly what Kevin Love was trying to do directly after AB threw the ball at him.

 

It's one thing to boast when your play positively impacts a game. Deke would block the piss out of someone in crunch time and it would be fun.

If Martin threw a "W" after nailing another 3 it would be ok to me. He contributed to the win.

AB? He basically played garbage time, sucked, fouled out, got a tech and made a blow out into a worthless foul party. Thank AB!! YOU ROCK!!

 

AB and KL had about the same impact on last night's game, as in, not so much...

He was frustrated from being hit and probably embarassed by the way he reacted.

Did you ever play Sports Reek? Did someone ever do you dirty? Did you walk away or did you get even?

I got more than even......BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

DD

 

If that was the case, Love could have extended his hand. Isn't that an obvious thing to do at the very least?

Once again we all have our opinions and that's fine. My opinion is Love hit AB on purpose, he had to reach to do it. AB had every right to be upset but overreacted with the game on the line. That's what I saw, my opinion on the matter will not change.

 

Lowry was +15 last night. AB was -13. Different lineups, sure, but, um...yeah, you're wrong there.

Getting even while playing pick-up, or little league or even high school...is one thing.

Doing something stupid at the college level, and especially at the professional level, is idiotic.

Aaron's only saving grace was that he did get slapped pretty hard right in the face (though imo completely unintentionally), we still had a comfortable enough lead, and who cares about this season anyway!

But his comments after the game... freaking ridiculous. What are you still mad about? Clearly you realize you overreacted and cost your team. Time to put the tough guy attitude away.

 

Not when someone just tried to chuck a basketball at your face..

 

Oops. the BS +/- rears it's ugly head again....yeah !

He is mad because he knows that Love hit him in the face on purpose and he reacted to it.

Maybe he is mad that he got ejected and couldn't get Love back by undercutting him the next time he jumped.

I didn't realize Love's face was on his penis.


DD

 

Agreed. And that's the extent of it. People saying 'good for him' for standing up for himself are taking it too far, and people saying he's a punk are going too far also. AB is not a punk, a thug, or a dirty player. He lost his cool and acted like a child...but let's face it, the character assassination wouldn't be nearly as bad if he were playing well.

I think it's clear that AB is unhappy and frustrated. His attitude and play aren't helping the Rockets, so I hope he figures it out soon. I just want him to play like the old AB again and for the Rockets to be better because of it.

 

Love intentional hit AB. I've watched the clip over tem times and I keep saying this.
Some said Love lost balance leaning forward thats a natural arm swing. Watch the video once again. Love was actually pulling his arm down very quickly like a karate chopping.
You can I'm here blind guessing. We'll never know it's intentional or not. Ask Karl Malone, ask Dennis Rodman, ask Barkley. They know it.

 

Here's an idea for you. How about watching the actual video. You know. The one Clutch posted in the very first post in this thread.

That might be helpful given that in it Love clearly DOES extend his hand, walk towards AB with a "my bad", "not intentional", "let's shake and make up" approach. Then Darko comes in and pushes AB back...somewhat forcefully actually.

I don't know why this is now my 3rd post in this thread. Sometimes I get sucked into these stupid arguments.

No one can get into Love's head. Only he can tell us if it was intentional or not, and if he did, some of you would not believe him anyway.

That said, we've got video. And from the video it is without a doubt an open and shut case. Love was giving his extra hustle as usual and someone get slapped. Love tried quickly to apologize. The end.

 

Fair enough.....it is a different view on competition, if someone intentionally hit me in the face, I would not walk away either.....

Maybe some on here would......guess it is all how you are wired.

DD

 

I'm not a +/- guy at all but it was spot on last night, Lowry was at the helm when both our major runs took place while Brooks was running the show when we lost the lead in the 1st half and nearly blew it in the 4th. Now, Brooks playing with the backups played a large role in that also but to say they had the same impact is just not accurate.

 

Uh, not how I see it at all, Love was tired of getting the ball poked away and swung his hand down on purpose, maybe not to hit AB on purpose but it was a purposeful move on Love's part.

Sort of like a pitcher throwing at someone to get them off the plate....I don't blame the batter for being pissed off either....neither do I blame AB for being mad when hit in the face.

It was a bush league move by Love and AB got mad.

The end.

You think maybe that playing with Kevin Martin, and Luis Scola as they were hot might have helped a bit? Do you think possibly that the plus/minus would be the same if they switched places?

The problem with plus minus are too many to mention, let's just say that if you throw that into any argument as a means of solving it with me, it will not work.

DD

 

Then they were even after AB was slapped. Should have been men and squashed it