Being Jason Richardson
What does it mean when you miss a game because you’re you?
Just checked the Warriors/Hornets box score because I was curious to see how Nellie would use new signee Kelenna Azbuike. Because it’s Nellie, you know, and we were talking at work today about how Nellie would probably run him for about 42 minutes or something crazy.
Anyway, you know how in the box score they list the reasons why the guys who didn’t get off the bench did not play? For instance, Ike Diogu was listed as “DNP — Coach’s Decision.” And Monta Ellis, out with a shoulder contusion, was listed as “DNP — Right Shoulder Cont.”
But what about Jason Richardson, out with a broken hand and banged up knee? Well, look here…
That’s right, Jason Richardson is officially out because he is Jason Richardson.
“Hey, why didn’t Jason Richardson play?”
“Because he’s Jason Richardson.”
Right.
18 Responses to “Being Jason Richardson”
Jan.3 at 3:08 am
jumpman_24_24 says:
that’s great man.. anytime anybody says anything now i’m gonna tell em’ it’s because he’s Jason Richardson
Jan.3 at 3:54 am
Drolfe says:
*Nellie looks down the bench for a swingman, spots Jason Richardson and motions to him. Jason turns slightly, pointing out the name on the back of his jersey. Nellie nods. The game continues.*
Jan.3 at 4:49 am
Patrick says:
they should name it Luke Jackson Syndrome
Jan.3 at 6:00 am
Slobodan Chutzpah says:
Nicely done, Drolfe.
Jan.3 at 9:52 am
» The D.A.Y. Iverson lost to Philly - SLAM Online says:
[…] GOLDEN STATE 97 NEW ORLEANS 89 The Warriors won despite J-Rich being J-Rich. Lang is all over it. Baron Davis and Matt Barnes had 29 each, while the Hornets really miss Chris Paul. And Peja. And David West. This game wasn’t nearly as good as when Baron and Chris went head to head early in the season. This was like a lesser sport. […]
Jan.3 at 11:55 am
Mike says:
I wonder if I can skip work, and when my boss asks why I wasn’t at work, I can just say “I didn’t come to work because I’m Mike.”
Jan.3 at 12:51 pm
RonMexico says:
if you go to work and your boss asks you to do something, then you point to the back of your suit jacket (and surprisingly it has your last name stitched across it), then if your boss doesn’t flinch and keeps asking you to do that task..just point to your balls..he’ll get the idea…when he walks away in disgust, your last motion is to raise the roof like you’re in the WNBA…lol.
Jan.3 at 1:11 pm
Nadav Mor says:
But, if J-Rich were to sit out, he would know ahead of time he wouldn’t play, because he would be J-Rich prior to the start of the game. So he wouldn’t wear a game uniform, meaning he couldn’t point to the back of his jersey.
Jan.3 at 2:21 pm
Stuuuuuuuu89 says:
^the whole scenerio is a joke
Jan.3 at 5:37 pm
Drolfe says:
No no, he knew he was not going to play ahead of time, but he wears his uni even when he’s not playing. He wears it everyday of his life so he doesnt have to pay for anything. Even when he goes to the store…
Clerk: ‘that’ll be three dollars’
J-Rich: ‘oh no im sorry, i dont pay for anything.’
Clerk: ‘Come again?’
J-Rich (points to the 23 on the front of his jersey): ‘dont you know who I am?’
Clerk (looks at 23) ‘Michael Jor-’
J-Rich: ‘That’s right. Jason Richardson.’
Jan.3 at 6:49 pm
J R says:
Drolfe-that would be way better if there was a pimp slap somewhere in there.
Jan.3 at 10:29 pm
gioforeal says:
No doubt,nameplates on the back of suit jackets-illmatic.I mean,what says team player more than that?
Jan.4 at 2:35 pm
Chris O'Leary says:
Don’t forget roof-compressors. I think Shawn Kemp used to do those.
Jan.4 at 2:45 pm
ron harper says:
Being j-rich means leaving school early bottom line…..he should have never left MSU early ruined his whole b-ball career
Jan.4 at 6:01 pm
Darksaber says:
Drolfe, that’s some funny stuff. Sizzling comedy.
Jan.14 at 3:21 pm
Larsylad says:
Hahaha! I LOVE that!
Jan.21 at 5:16 pm
Jon says:
Yeah, thanks for hacking on J Rich, I can see how its funny in the box score cuz the guy messed up but J Rich aitn that kinda guy. That box score you took a screen shot of was on January 2nd, the game right after J Rich broke his right hand…He aint no ricky davis
Mar.31 at 3:21 am
Soul of The City says:
I don’t know what all of this talk is either… There’s an SI article this year documenting that J apologized to fans before this season and attempted to get management to compensate prior season ticketholders for last year’s performance. In every interview he’s been very wise with his words and he seems to embody the world humble. Look at his statistics since he’s been in the league: he was averaging close to 24 last year. He’s coming off of a devastating injury that he has been playing through for the past few seasons. And when healthy, there really isn’t as PURE of a 1-2 guard punch in the NBA besides Chauncy and a healthy Rip.