Hater Tuesday: too late for press time, Jason Maxiell hates on Shannon Brown.
Even though I’m trying to direct a little less hate the way of the reigning NBA champions, I find it hard to resist. Especially after last night. The Lakers were on cruise control through three quarters and up by a grip at the break. So they take the starters out.
And all hell breaks loose.
The pivotal moment was this crushing block on Shannon Brown—he of what has seemed like dozens of dunks per night—by Jason Maxiell. Jason Maxiell isn’t exactly a household name. But if you think some blocks are at least as good as some dunks, punch him up on YouTube. The Pistons got some 20 odd points back, but couldn’t get the job quite done. Somehow, with the Lakers, things are different though and just seeing Phil have to put his starters back on the floor, one by one, seemed like a strange kind of victory in and of itself.
Turman