Antonio Davis FIGHT!

[SwiZz]

I didnt know about this huge fight until today. Does anyone have a video link to it? I want to see some fighting

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...2004Oct25.html



- EDIT - Ooops. Realize you need registration to view it. I'll copy and paste the article below.

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Wizards' Altercation May Prove Costly
Haywood, Hughes Could Be Suspended

By Michael Lee
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 26, 2004; Page D01

CHICAGO, Oct. 25 -- The Washington Wizards are facing the possibility of starting the regular season without center Brendan Haywood and shooting guard Larry Hughes following a third-quarter melee in the Wizards' 100-95 preseason loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.

Neither player was ejected after the nearly two-minute incident, although both were principal characters when, as Wizards Coach Eddie Jordan said, "all heck broke loose." However, both could be fined and suspended after the NBA offices review film of the incident.

With 3 minutes 22 seconds left in the third quarter and the Wizards ahead by 16 points, Bulls forward Luol Deng made a behind-the-back dribble just inside the three-point line to get around Gilbert Arenas. Deng had a clear path to the hoop when Hughes came charging hard from the side.

Bulls point guard Kirk Hinrich tried to cut off Hughes, but Hughes shoved Hinrich into Deng, causing Deng to land awkwardly on his backside. "I did give him a nice push," Hughes said.

Hinrich took exception and approached Hughes, then Haywood pushed Hinrich. Haywood later said: "Somebody pushed me. I think it was him, Antonio Davis." He then pushed Davis with both hands. "It was uncalled for," Davis said.

As Davis motioned toward Haywood, Hughes pushed Davis and shouted at him. Then, Haywood swung at Davis, punching him in the face. Haywood backpedaled for about 15 feet, losing his footing before Davis ran through official Bill Kennedy to wrestle Haywood to the floor.

Davis, who was at that point atop the 7-foot Haywood, threw a punch before players from both teams piled on top of each other. Michael Ruffin grabbed Davis to pull him from Haywood, and Bulls forward Eddy Curry swung at Haywood's midsection.

Davis was ejected and Ruffin, who appeared to be attempting to play peacemaker, also was thrown out of the game.

Ruffin, who started in place of Antawn Jamison (bruised right knee), had a scratch on his nose and questions about why he was ejected.

"I don't know why, I don't think I was trying to do anything," he said. "I was a little surprised."

Haywood and Hughes received technical fouls.

"I don't think I should be suspended," Haywood said. "I was trying to protect my teammate and trying to protect myself. Cooler heads probably should've prevailed, but they didn't. It's over with."

Hughes said: "Tensions got a little high out there. Guys got a little testy. I don't think it was that big a deal."

Bulls Coach Scott Skiles felt that Hughes deserves more than just a technical. "There has to be a suspension or something from that," Skiles said. "He just blatantly shoved a guy in the back, almost taking out Luol Deng. You're talking now about a play that's endangering players."

Before an announced crowd of 12,689, the Bulls outscored the Wizards 42-21 after the melee, dropping the Wizards to 3-4 in the preseason. Hinrich led the Bulls with 32 points and five assists. Jarvis Hayes had 15 points for the Wizards.

Jordan has said throughout training camp that he wants his team to play rougher and get more physical. Arenas went so far as to proclaim that the Wizards should institute a "no-layup rule" this season.

"We've talked about supporting and protecting each other this season," Jordan said. "In the huddle afterward, we said, 'These are the new Wizards.' "

But, in the end, the Wizards may be without several starters when the regular season begins on Nov. 3. They already know they will start the regular season against Memphis without Arenas, who has to serve a one-game suspension for a gun charge.

"I'm concerned," Jordan said. "That will be up to the league. We'll make our calls tomorrow or when we'll have to."

[FuNPoLiCe001]

where was this when he was with the raptors?

*vince gets knocked down...davis stands there*

repeat x 100, vince becomes superwuss

[SwiZz]

This happened just recently. Antonio Davis is now on the Chicago Bulls.

The game was between the Washington Wizards @ Chicago Bulls.

[Degenerate]

I saw it the other night. Nothing big happened. Just grabbed eachother and fell to the floor.

Antonio Davis is a whining wh0re anyways and he's

[KennyX]

Fight? This is basketball remember, -the most you're ever going to see is ***** slapping.

[Degenerate]

Fight? This is basketball remember, -the most you're ever going to see is ***** slapping.

that's so true. Or spitting too a la Paul Pierce

[Headhunter]

Too bad Davis' effort is saved for fighting, and not for playing.

[B40]

where was this when he was with the raptors?

*vince gets knocked down...davis stands there*

repeat x 100, vince becomes superwuss

haha vince has always been a wuss

[sfu_lifer]

I saw the highlights of that.
Typical NBA fight: Gh3y. Mostly wrestling, no blood.

Hockey players can kick their asses one on one (well, except maybe Shaq).

[KennyX]

Hockey players can kick their asses one on one (well, except maybe Shaq).

Not too sure about that... Hockey players are typically fairly small too. Im guessing average size is about 6ft-6'1 and around 200lbs?

[B40]

I saw the highlights of that.
Typical NBA fight: Gh3y. Mostly wrestling, no blood.

Hockey players can kick their asses one on one (well, except maybe Shaq).

The fights in the NBA are more realistic, that's why there's more wrestling and less punching. Only if they could introduce fights some how into the game...

[Degenerate]

The fights in the NBA are more realistic, that's why there's more wrestling and less punching. Only if they could introduce fights some how into the game...

They need inter-sport games so the NHL can send over guys like Donald Brashear, Georges Laraque, Peter Worrel

[FuNPoLiCe001]

I saw the highlights of that.
Typical NBA fight: Gh3y. Mostly wrestling, no blood.

Hockey players can kick their asses one on one (well, except maybe Shaq).

Except for:

-Shaq, and any other non-european 7 footer that weighs over 260 pounds...like say Kevin Willis, eventhough he's 42
- Charles Oakley, eventhough he's retired half the league is still afraid of him
- Ron Artest, since he's insane
- Anyone of the Detroit Pistons from back in 89
- Ben Wallace, who has just freaking huge arms
- Amare Stoudemire, just cause I think he's crazy
- Rasheed Wallace, cause he IS crazy
- That guy on the warriors...Chris Mills I think, who tried to start a gang fight after someone dissed him up in a game

While I agree that hockey players are tough...there are alot of basketball players who are bigger, and just plain crazy

[ForthEarlingas]

what fight?
if they can't land a punch how is it a fight?
its a grope fest so they can feel each other up.
Even sissy girly baseball have better fights than the NBA

[gman]

Except for:

-Shaq, and any other non-european 7 footer that weighs over 260 pounds...like say Kevin Willis, eventhough he's 42
- Charles Oakley, eventhough he's retired half the league is still afraid of him
- Ron Artest, since he's insane
- Anyone of the Detroit Pistons from back in 89
- Ben Wallace, who has just freaking huge arms
- Amare Stoudemire, just cause I think he's crazy
- Rasheed Wallace, cause he IS crazy
- That guy on the warriors...Chris Mills I think, who tried to start a gang fight after someone dissed him up in a game

While I agree that hockey players are tough...there are alot of basketball players who are bigger, and just plain crazy

You forgot about Sprewell. He is more than crazy.