Skinned Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 As great a young player as he is, if this story is accurate, he has major issues. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50496-2004Aug31.html Wednesday, September 1, 2004; Page D02 NBA most valuable player Kevin Garnett punched a former University of Minnesota player during a pickup game last week at Target Center, cutting the man's face and chipping his tooth. Garnett punched Rick Rickert, a second-round draft pick of the Timberwolves last season, according to several sources with knowledge of the event. Seven stitches were required to close the cut on Rickert's chin, said Susan Rickert, the player's mother, during a phone interview yesterday. Garnett's agent and a Timberwolves spokesman declined to comment. According to a report in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Garnett's attack was unprovoked. Rickert, 21, scored several times with the 6-foot-11 Garnett guarding him. Several other players began to "tease" Garnett about being outplayed, according to a source. When Rickert scored again, Garnett struck him without warning. "Rick was surprised that Garnett reacted the way he did," said Rickert's agent, Mark Termini. In November 2000, Garnett punched teammate Wally Szczerbiak in the head following an argument. In other NBA news, the Charlotte Bobcats signed former Washington Wizards guard Brevin Knight and the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to terms with forward Darius Miles. -- Greg Sandoval Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr11fan Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Geez, someone needs some anger management.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afkidd Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 that's pretty wild...guess that's what you get when you get millions of dollars coming straight out of high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Not sure what being rich would have to do with an anger problem, afkidd. And I've often had occasion where I wanted to punch Rick Rickert in the face. Just say his name out loud, and then look at a picture of him. Can you blame Garnett? He's some big goofy blonde dude with a first name the same as the last. Show me a man who says that he doesn't want to punch somebody named "Johnny Johnson" or "Pete Peterson" and I'll show you a liar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishomelette Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Originally posted by OrangeSkin Not sure what being rich would have to do with an anger problem, afkidd. And I've often had occasion where I wanted to punch Rick Rickert in the face. Just say his name out loud, and then look at a picture of him. Can you blame Garnett? He's some big goofy blonde dude with a first name the same as the last. Show me a man who says that he doesn't want to punch somebody named "Johnny Johnson" or "Pete Peterson" and I'll show you a liar. :laugh: You've got a point there :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sir Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Pat Paterson P.S. - Tim Duncan would never punch another player in the face, certainly not for that reason. But then again, Tim Duncan wins championships, so maybe he doesn't have much to be mad about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinned Posted September 3, 2004 Author Share Posted September 3, 2004 Originally posted by OrangeSkin Not sure what being rich would have to do with an anger problem, afkidd. And I've often had occasion where I wanted to punch Rick Rickert in the face. Just say his name out loud, and then look at a picture of him. Can you blame Garnett? He's some big goofy blonde dude with a first name the same as the last. Show me a man who says that he doesn't want to punch somebody named "Johnny Johnson" or "Pete Peterson" and I'll show you a liar. Now that's funny! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgundyBomber Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Geez, you got a point there. I actually know a Pete Peterson, and although he's nice as pie, he does have a too cheerful mannerism about him that does make him, well, punchable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Garnett is an intense player who thrives on emotion, negative or positive. This development doesn't surprise me, to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 And I thought Garnett was a nice guy who did alot for the community and the underpriviledged youth throughout the country. Turns out he's a thug... like 75% of the rest of the NBA. Eff The NBA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Why did he do it? Isn't it obvious? He has an ego the size of Texas and he got punked on the court. His big bad ego couldn't handle it so he exploded. The only reason many NBA stars don'e look like the trash they are is because their is so much trash around them. With any other backdrop their inner goon would shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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