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techfan4 · 07-10-2002 11:03 AM

Im not sure if they have him or not

<a href="http://msn.espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0710/1403932.html" target="_blank">http://msn.espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0710/1403932.html</a>

[ July 10, 2002, 12:05 PM: Message edited by: techfan4 ]

rickheel · 07-11-2002 03:06 PM

Looks like the riot king has some problems to deal with.......

<a href="http://msn.espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0711/1404559.html" target="_blank">http://msn.espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0711/1404559.html</a>

And if any of you dont think #3 was involved with the riot at the bowling alley, ask the coach who had to move out of the area because of some "friendly" phone calls. I know a lot of people do not like the work "thug", but I feel it defines Mr Iverson.

rickheel · 07-12-2002 07:24 AM

<a href="http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/basketball/nba/philadelphia_76ers/3648836.htm" target="_blank">Go to your room Allen</a>

techfan4 · 07-12-2002 08:17 AM

nate jonesacc · 07-12-2002 10:48 AM

He's not a "thug". Thug is defined as a "Brutal Gangster, or Killer". He's not even close to that yet. For real thug, hit the streets of NYC or Baltimore.

Is he a class act? Hell no. But is he a thug? Hell no.

techfan4 · 07-12-2002 10:51 AM

if you want to see a thug...walk the streets of Detroit...its the scariest thing you'll ever do...

one guy asked if I would smoke for charity...lol

Jenibu · 07-12-2002 02:37 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by nate jonesacc:
He's not a "thug". Thug is defined as a "Brutal Gangster, or Killer". He's not even close to that yet. For real thug, hit the streets of NYC or Baltimore.

Is he a class act? Hell no. But is he a thug? Hell no.<hr /></blockquote>I agree- Allen is not a thug, he's just a tempermental dude with some problems.

Rebel_Rx · 07-12-2002 02:41 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> Originally posted by: Jenibu I agree- Allen is not a thug, he's just a tempermental dude with some problems. <hr /></blockquote>some problems???
how's that for the understatement of the day???
the charges that iverson have stacked up against him are downright scary

and on a side note: did everyone hear taht the guy who caught the most recent la police beating on tape got arrested yesterday for some type of outstanding warrant?? one of the radio stations here in town said he himself got beaten last night and is now in the hospital.......looks like some problems out there as well

rickheel · 07-12-2002 02:41 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by nate jonesacc:
He's not a "thug". Thug is defined as a "Brutal Gangster, or Killer". He's not even close to that yet. For real thug, hit the streets of NYC or Baltimore.

Is he a class act? Hell no. But is he a thug? Hell no.<hr /></blockquote>Well, that is the great thing about this message board Nate. I have my opinion, you have yours. One day I will tell you the story of Mr Sweetness and Light and the bowling alley.Then your opinion will change. Have a great weekend!

Jenibu · 07-12-2002 02:46 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Rebel_Rx:
<blockquote>quote:<hr /> Originally posted by: Jenibu I agree- Allen is not a thug, he's just a tempermental dude with some problems. <hr /></blockquote>some problems???
how's that for the understatement of the day???
the charges that iverson have stacked up against him are downright scary

and on a side note: did everyone hear taht the guy who caught the most recent la police beating on tape got arrested yesterday for some type of outstanding warrant?? one of the radio stations here in town said he himself got beaten last night and is now in the hospital.......looks like some problems out there as well<hr /></blockquote>I thought someone would end up saying this to me, so let me rephrase myself:

He is not what I consider a thug. He is bad and has MANY problems, big problems infact, but he is not a thug IMO.

Better? I hope so. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" />

Rebel_Rx · 07-12-2002 02:51 PM

absolutely 100% wonderful

btw, wasn't trying to be mean

just posting a point

and i agree that he is most likely not a thug but someone with severe issues who acted out of rage and being upset and got himself in one hugeeeeee mess

anyway

Jenibu · 07-12-2002 02:58 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Rebel_Rx:
absolutely 100% wonderful

btw, wasn't trying to be mean

just posting a point

and i agree that he is most likely not a thug but someone with severe issues who acted out of rage and being upset and got himself in one hugeeeeee mess

anyway<hr /></blockquote>glad to please you <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> and I agree with the statement you just made

rickheel · 07-12-2002 02:59 PM

I do know one thing, if they had to throw chairs in the Bigs, Al would be a Cy Young winner! He could also be a WWF Superstar with his abilities to slam folks with chairs.......yup, he is a thug in my book. It is all semantics folks. Thug, Punk, Hood, call it what you want. How about Dirtbag?

rickheel · 07-12-2002 03:02 PM

Here ya go Nate......

thug Pronunciation Key (thg)
n.
A cutthroat or ruffian; a hoodlum.
also Thug One of a band of professional assassins formerly active in northern India who worshiped Kali and offered their victims to her.

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[Hindi hag, perhaps from Sanskrit sthaga, a cheat, from sthagati, sthagayati, he conceals. See (s)teg- in Indo-European Roots.]
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thugger

rickheel · 07-12-2002 03:06 PM

He is living in...

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nate jonesacc · 07-12-2002 03:17 PM

If you look at the rest of that definition, like the top 2 definitions, you will see that he isn't a thug.

He isn't a gangster, he isn't an assassin.

Also, he has so many people leeching off of him. If he was a real thug, he would keep the money to himself, and not have a posse that he dishes it out to.

The thug apparel is a protective shield. He tries to prove his toughness by getting tatoos, running his mouth and losing his temper. All of this is natural male need to be the alpha male. IOW, he doesn't want to be seen as weak.

And also, I know from experience, a real thug is someone who wants to fight you after you say "sup" to them.

rickheel · 07-12-2002 03:21 PM

Thug

n : an aggressive young criminal [syn: hood, hoodlum, goon, punk, tough, toughie]
Source: WordNet

nate jonesacc · 07-12-2002 03:28 PM

There's still a loophole. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" />

He's innocent right now. So, right now, he isn't a criminal. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

rickheel · 07-12-2002 03:28 PM

And also, I know from experience, a real thug is someone who wants to fight you after you say "sup" to them.

***georgia_tech_swagger*** · 07-12-2002 05:03 PM

Put him away. He's got some attitude given his position. Perhaps when he meets 6'7", 370 IB Bubba who wants to dance with him in prison he'll lose his attitude

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