So it s understandable why the Spurs would be upset about Howard not being suspended. They will probably still eliminate the Mavericks, but are on a collision course with the peaking Los Angeles Lakers, who will probably be their opponent in the Western Conference Finals. It s not surprising at all that the Spurs are whining. Robinson always has been, and Duncan has joined him as, a soft player. One who shies away from contact.
Players play harder, which means the intensity is sky-high and the fouls are a bit harder.
The game is more physical, and only the strong survive. Juwan Howard hasn t done much in his career, and that includes being a thug. Everyone knows he didn t intentionally hurt Anderson, but at the same time feel he should be suspended. This post-season has been marked by complainers. First, the Portland Trailblazers complaining about the referees giving Lakers Center Shaquille O Neal too much freedom which the Sacramento Kings echoed on Sunday, and now the Spurs feeling that Howard should be suspended for something he did not do.