Scout200 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 When you see a NBA player make a game changing mistake, do you hold a grudge against that player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 No, it happens to everyone. However, when those mistakes become a trend for that player, that's when I hold a grudge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 It really depends on the situation. I remember I used to hold a grudge against Steve Blake when we had him as he made a crucial game mistake that cost us a win against the Lakers. But I got over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Yes Pau Gasol sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver P Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 No, it happens to everyone. However, when those mistakes become a trend for that player, that's when I hold a grudge. This. Algthough if those mistakes become a trend I rather blame the coach who keeps him on court than the player... Cause the player doesn't do it on purpose, players want their teams to win. Well anyway when Starks lost his game in the 94 Finals game 7, after Hakeem blocked his shot in game 6, I didn't hold a grudge on him. Didn't even think about it. Yet Starks was our MVP so far (it was either him or Harper) and we lost by less than 10 pts with him being that horrible... So it's quite obvious that with a Starks playing at his best level we could definitely have won this game. So it's kinda because of him that we didn't win that year. Yet I certainly didn't blame him for anything, quite the opposite I shared his disappointment... And hoped that he would get back to his real level as soon as possible (he eventually did after months of struggling the following year agaisnt.. Houston). Same when Dirk struggled at the end of games against Miami in 2006. He was the first one to be devastated. So it would be asinine to hold a grudge for that. And this experience actually helped him to become a better player. I don't blame players for making mistakes. I blame players for not trying, not giving all what they got, that's for sure (players like DC or Carter...). But not for making mistakes. As sad as it is making mistakes is part of the game and we have to accept it. The best players are not the ones who do not want to make mistakes anyhow, but the ones who accept that they do and learn from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I still hold a grudge against Antoine Walker.....I am amazed we won something with him in the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lone Granger Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 If he's on my team then I may not trust him with the ball in clutch situations, but no I don't hold a grudge unless it's to lose a Playoff or Series or something like that. It happens to everyone so no I don't hold a grudge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htown11 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 No, it happens to everyone. However, when those mistakes become a trend for that player, that's when I hold a grudge. Yes. I only hold a grudge when I sit and ask myself "why does this guy keep making the same mistake over and over." As a fan you would think going over tape, practicing certain things etc. would rectify the problem yet at times you see players make the same dumb decision over and over. If you follow a team religiously it really gets on your nerves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 No, it happens to everyone. However, when those mistakes become a trend for that player, that's when I hold a grudge. Bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
?QuestionMark? Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Yes. I only hold a grudge when I sit and ask myself "why does this guy keep making the same mistake over and over." This. I don't hold a grudge when a player messes up and costs the team a game. I HATE players when players continuously hurt the team for making the same mistake over and over and over again. It's the biggest reason I dislike Derek Fisher. Constantly attempts layups (he shoots them at 30%) and double teams guys in the post that don't need doubling while leaving shooters open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout200 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 This. Algthough if those mistakes become a trend I rather blame the coach who keeps him on court than the player... Cause the player doesn't do it on purpose, players want their teams to win. Well anyway when Starks lost his game in the 94 Finals game 7, after Hakeem blocked his shot in game 6, I didn't hold a grudge on him. Didn't even think about it. Yet Starks was our MVP so far (it was either him or Harper) and we lost by less than 10 pts with him being that horrible... So it's quite obvious that with a Starks playing at his best level we could definitely have won this game. So it's kinda because of him that we didn't win that year. Yet I certainly didn't blame him for anything, quite the opposite I shared his disappointment... And hoped that he would get back to his real level as soon as possible (he eventually did after months of struggling the following year agaisnt.. Houston). Same when Dirk struggled at the end of games against Miami in 2006. He was the first one to be devastated. So it would be asinine to hold a grudge for that. And this experience actually helped him to become a better player. I don't blame players for making mistakes. I blame players for not trying, not giving all what they got, that's for sure (players like DC or Carter...). But not for making mistakes. As sad as it is making mistakes is part of the game and we have to accept it. The best players are not the ones who do not want to make mistakes anyhow, but the ones who accept that they do and learn from them. Awesome perspective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout200 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Awesome perspective!Personally speaking, if I held a grudge against every player whoever made a mistake, then that would be everyone lol. Players are only human! But if it happens consistently, then there's a problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 <_< against the same team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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