Taurasi fined in Turkish league finals

[pap49cba]

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[UConnCat]

Oy Dee. Get a grip.

I watched today's (evening in Turkey) game as Dee scored 34 in Galatasaray's win. Between the officiating and the fans (there was at least one fight), the atmospherics in the arena were interesting to say the least. Fehnerbahce is now up 2-1 in best of 5.

Tina, Big Syl, DT and Epiph play for Galatasaray, while Cappie and Angel play for Fehnerbahce.

 

[UCONNfan1]

I agree with the above poster. Diana is a terrific player but she's a poor role model. I guess it's too much to ask her to separate her intensity from her emotional outbursts.

 

[sarals24]

Chris Dailey would NOT approve.

 

[Sonny44]

Expensive indiscretion.

 

[pap49cba]

I am not defending Di's actions but I did read after the first game that the Fenerbahnce fans (her old team that threw her under the bus in the drug episode) had been brutal in their treatment of her. I will be surprised if she goes back to Turkey next year.

 

[UConnCat]

I am not defending Di's actions but I did read after the first game that the Fenerbahnce fans (her old team that threw her under the bus in the drug episode) had been brutal in their treatment of her. I will be surprised if she goes back to Turkey next year.

Last week Jim Fuller quoted another blog saying that Maya would take Diana's spot on Galatasaray next year. I don't recall any mention of where Diana will play next year.

 

[doggydaddy]

I agree with the above poster. Diana is a terrific player but she's a poor role model. I guess it's too much to ask her to separate her intensity from her emotional outbursts.

I don't think any kids should be looking at sports athletes as role models. Look to your parents, teachers, older siblings.

 

[vtcwbuff]

I don't think any kids should be looking at sports athletes as role models. Look to your parents, teachers, older siblings.

I agree, but unfortunately that's not reality and for most kids it never will be.

 

[doggydaddy]

I agree, but unfortunately that's not reality and for most kids it never will be.

I don't agree. Some kids? Yes. Most kids? I don't think so.

 

[Goodies07]

Seems unfortunate and uncalled for. At this point in her career, she should be somewhat able to control her emotions. I respect her passion and fire for the game, but giving the finger? Really?

 

[UCONNfan1]

roll models, idols, perhaps there's a difference but when someone asks a young girl "who's your favorite hoops player", or "who do you model your game after" or "who would you most like to go 1 on 1 with"? and their answer is "Maya Moore" or whoever, i'di say that person is a roll model. or call them an idol if you want. someoneo who's game they want to emulate, whatever.

who do you want to be when you grow u p? you get my point. i just wish Diana would dial it back.

 

[doggydaddy]

roll models, idols, perhaps there's a difference but when someone asks a young girl "who's your favorite hoops player", or "who do you model your game after" or "who would you most like to go 1 on 1 with"? and their answer is "Maya Moore" or whoever, i'di say that person is a roll model. or call them an idol if you want. someoneo who's game they want to emulate, whatever.

who do you want to be when you grow u p? you get my point. i just wish Diana would dial it back.

Well, they don't say, "I want to play like Diana" and then curse the ref. At least I hope they don't.

Diana's temperment is part of what makes her the best basketball player in the world.

 

[UConnCat]

Well, they don't say, "I want to play like Diana" and then curse the ref. At least I hope they don't.

Diana's temperment is part of what makes her the best basketball player in the world.

As Geno often said, her greatest strength is her greatest weakness. She's flawed like the rest of us, only her flaws are on display in front of thousands. I often have to remind myself to get a grip from time to time.

 

[UConnCat]

Roll Model:

 

[justML]

As Geno often said, her greatest strength is her greatest weakness. She's flawed like the rest of us, only her flaws are on display in front of thousands. I often have to remind myself to get a grip from time to time.

I'm sure once she calmed down Di regretted losing her cool. Emotions in a volatile moment often trump the level-headed decisions we make when we have time to think reasonably.

Confession time ---- Am I the only poster here who has used the old middle finger to, ahem, express their thoughts to the idiot who cuts them off at the stop sign or runs the red light? Sure, I feel immature for lowering myself to that level; but in the moment it sure felt good!

 

[doggydaddy]

I'm sure once she calmed down Di regretted losing her cool. Emotions in a volatile moment often trump the level-headed decisions we make when we have time to think reasonably.

Confession time ---- Am I the only poster here who has used the old middle finger to, ahem, express their thoughts to the idiot who cuts them off at the stop sign or runs the red light? Sure, I feel immature for lowering myself to that level; but in the moment it sure felt good!

Me? Never.

 

[Icebear]

Every adult should consider themselves responsible to be a role model.

 

[Biff]

Roll Model:

Hey. You trying to take my job here?

 

[justML]

Roll Model:

At the very least I suspect she's trying to butter you up

 

[doggydaddy]

Every adult should consider themselves responsible to be a role model.

To whom? Everyone? I don't want my kids looking at strangers for someone to emulate. Especially sports figures. If that was the case, my daughter would spit, or grab her crotch after watching a baseball game.

 

[UConnCat]

Hey. You trying to take my job here?

Sorry. What can I say? Like Dee, I have no self-control.

 

[Icebear]

To whom? Everyone? I don't want my kids looking at strangers for someone to emulate. Especially sports figures. If that was the case, my daughter would spit, or grab her crotch after watching a baseball game.

You are talking from the kid's view. I am talking of the accountability every adult should feel to set a positive example with their behavior. It is irrelevant if one knows that any kid is watching. One should act as if every kid is watching.

 

[doggydaddy]

You are talking from the kid's view. I am talking of the accountability every adult should feel to set a positive example with their behavior. It is irrelevant if one knows that any kid is watching. One should act as if every kid is watching.

That is not reality as is expecting kids not to look at sports figures, no matter their behavior, as role models.

 

[ThisJustIn]

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