2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
May 4, 2010 3:19pm
lolCeltics GM Ainge seen tossing towel
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge was spotted in TV replays throwing a towel in the air to distract the Cleveland Cavaliers at the foul line.
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If it's it within the rules, hey, at this time, you do whatever you can to win. As long as it's within the rules.
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-- Cavaliers coach Mike Brown
Ainge was sitting in the first seat to the right of Cleveland's basket. He tossed the white towel during forward J.J. Hickson's second attempt with 1:53 remaining in the third quarter of Boston's 104-86 win over the Cavaliers on Monday night. Hickson made his second free throw.
NBA spokesman Tim Frank said he was unaware of Ainge's actions.
Ainge stood on Hickson's first shot but made only slight movements with his upper body. He then sat down and clapped after Hickson missed.
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said he saw Ainge's towel toss.
"That was interesting to see that happen during the flow of the game, from Danny Ainge," Brown said. "If it's it within the rules, hey, at this time, you do whatever you can to win. As long as it's within the rules."
http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=5162355
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
May 4, 2010 3:21pm
DEAR GOD.
NOT A TOWEL.
NOT A TOWEL.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
May 4, 2010 3:29pm
LOL...not really a big deal, but what a doucher.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
May 4, 2010 3:30pm
haha....love Ainge.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
May 4, 2010 3:35pm
lol...Ainge = GOAT cheater
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Al Bundy
Posts: 4,180
May 4, 2010 3:47pm
The Cavs have been missing free throws all year. Has Ainge been following them around all year waving a towel?
77Legend
Posts: 615
May 4, 2010 4:11pm
Free Throws, Free Throws, Free Throws,....what are they doing at practice?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 4, 2010 4:14pm
Lawlz.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
May 4, 2010 4:18pm
Lol Ainge.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
May 4, 2010 4:35pm
Slow day in the sports world.
skank
Posts: 6,543
May 4, 2010 5:15pm
I personally don't think it's a big deal....But if the Danny doing it was Ferry, instead of Ainge....there would be an uproar on this site.
BCBulldog
Posts: 824
May 4, 2010 5:36pm
Who cares, but that is bush league.
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
May 4, 2010 6:10pm
Ainge was such a great competitor on the floor. Loved his attitude and toughness to play and win.
LOL at his antics, but it's all fair.
LOL at his antics, but it's all fair.
Enforcer
Posts: 2,140
May 4, 2010 6:29pm
Atleast it wasnt a Chair
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 4, 2010 7:00pm
It's bush league?!?! How so???BCBulldog wrote: Who cares, but that is bush league.
It's alright when fans throw shit and do shit during FT's but not a GM??? OK.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
May 4, 2010 7:01pm
Yes, bush league.wildcats20 wrote:It's bush league?!?! How so???BCBulldog wrote: Who cares, but that is bush league.
It's alright when fans throw shit and do shit during FT's but not a GM??? OK.
You're an executive. You're held to a higher standard. That's the only problem I have with this--it's not a big deal, but Ainge is a douche for doing this. If it were Ferry, I'd say the same shit. It's not very professional. That's the reason the fans are there.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
May 4, 2010 7:59pm
My feelings exactly.Mr. 300 wrote: Ainge was such a great competitor on the floor. Loved his attitude and toughness to play and win.
LOL at his antics, but it's all fair.
He was soooo fiery when he played....so this doesn't surprise me at all.
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Al Bundy
Posts: 4,180
May 4, 2010 8:03pm
I saw him the Stadium when he played for the Blue Jays.
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yobro08
Posts: 237
May 4, 2010 9:16pm
yea a gay move, but dont fans wave towels all game long?
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Nate
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May 5, 2010 10:00am
If this were Mark Cuban, he would be fined.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
May 5, 2010 10:02am
Rightfully so, because reputation is what it is. He's put that on himself.Keebler wrote: If this were Mark Cuban, he would be fined.
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Nate
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May 5, 2010 10:07am
Agreed but I think this is worse than a few things Cuban has done and been fined for. I don't think the whole thing is a big deal just stating that Ainge is getting away with something Stern would fine Cuban for in a heartbeat.SQ_Crazies wrote:Rightfully so, because reputation is what it is. He's put that on himself.Keebler wrote: If this were Mark Cuban, he would be fined.
SQ_Crazies
Posts: 7,977
May 5, 2010 10:12am
I know what you're saying, but the difference is Ainge says "no comment". Cuban turns loud mouth to the media and screws himself.
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Nate
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May 5, 2010 11:07am
Truths.SQ_Crazies wrote: I know what you're saying, but the difference is Ainge says "no comment". Cuban turns loud mouth to the media and screws himself.
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The Giss
Posts: 106
May 5, 2010 3:00pm
Yep the towel caused Hickson to miss a 12 point free throw. They lost by freaking 18.
If it's 0:01 in a tie game in OT, we have a story. Wait-- he is the Boston GM-- he was throwing in the towel. Call David Stern- Boston quit-- Cavs are up 2-0!!
If it's 0:01 in a tie game in OT, we have a story. Wait-- he is the Boston GM-- he was throwing in the towel. Call David Stern- Boston quit-- Cavs are up 2-0!!