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so the nuggets and the knicks got in a fight a few nights ago and there’s been tons of coverage on it. if you haven’t seen the video, start with this link:youtube video

and then feel free to read more about it, um EVERYWHERE: like espn

so today, mark cuban, owner of the dallas mavericks, writes a very insightful post on his blog. i think he makes some really great points about how the entire organization should be held accountable, instead of just the players involved. a small excerpt:

Its [management's] responsibility to determine where their problem areas are and address them before bad things happen. To know which players can possibly create problems and either get them the help they need, or get rid of them.When something goes wrong, the responsibility is not just that of the players involved. Its the responsibility of the entire organization to recognize what caused it and if it can happen again. Isnt it interesting how so many people are there for the press conference when a player is signed, but most of those same people are no where to be found when something goes wrong ?

The perspective of many in management positions in the NBA is that they are immune and seperate from the actions of players. If the league were to assign public responsibility , along with fines to coaches, GMs and owners that would change very, very quickly and you would see management become more proactive , aware and involved with all elements of the cutlture of their organizations. That would be a great thing for the NBA and its fans.

i think cuban’s right: the front office should be held accountable too. however, is cuban really the guy to be saying this? after all, didn’t jason terry, from HIS mavericks, punch an opposing player in the balls last year? exactly where does a punch to the male genitalia rank up there with the events that occurred the other night? and where exactly was cuban’s indignation last year at the front office of the offending team not being held responsible?

interesting how last year (during the playoffs), it was ok for avery johnson to mouth off and insinuate how the suspensions were unfair, but today it’s ok for cuban to take the high road against other front offices in the league.

c’mon, mark: i think isiah’s as slimy as anyone, but you might not be the right person to talk about it…

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