Celtics vs. Hawks: Gang Signs; Refs Shoved?
Paul Pierce and DeShawn Stevenson became $25,000 poorer yesterday. Stevenson because, well, he’s Stevenson; and the League says that Paul made a “menacing” gesture towards the Hawks after Al Horford taunted him towards the end of Game 3.
The incident occurred during a timeout with 22.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter as Pierce walked near the Atlanta bench. He made the hand signal before being pulled away by teammate Brian Scalabrine.
There was speculation Pierce was making a “blood” gang sign; he did not comment before last night’s Game 4.
To be honest, I didn’t even know that the Bloods had a gang sign. And since I have no idea what to make of the video evidence, I’m simply going to assume that Pierce threw on a red bandana shortly thereafter.
(DeShawn’s latest attempt to become the most loathsome player in the League can be seen in all of its glory here. Make sure to keep an eye on the score as Stevenson throws away $25K.)
Important Note: There’s talk now that KG shoved referee Ed Rush last night during the brouhaha with Zaza Pachulia (who could end becoming the poor man’s Robert Horry this season should Garnett face some kind of suspension). Things, as they say, could get veeerrry interesting.
63 Responses to “Celtics vs. Hawks: Gang Signs; Refs Shoved?”
Apr.29 at 12:04 pm
WhaHuh says:
funny stuff all around
Apr.29 at 12:05 pm
TADOne says:
Man, oh man. If KG gets suspended, this could be a very crazy turnaround to a series that most predicted would be a sweep.
Apr.29 at 12:06 pm
Co Co says:
There is no way in hell they are going to suspend KG.
Apr.29 at 12:09 pm
peteb80 says:
Pierce just looks ridiculous whe he’s “throwing the gang sign” (btw: Who did it hit? Did it hurt?) It looks more like he’s challenging someone to a dance-off. Not very menacing at all.
Apr.29 at 12:11 pm
riggs says:
thats not even the blood hand sign. thats the boston B….i swear some people.
Apr.29 at 12:11 pm
Myles Brown says:
Pirus sign is very similar to an OK symbol.
Apr.29 at 12:12 pm
hoopsguru says:
why doesnt the league crack down on Bron Bron and his participation with known former fellon JayZ and his lyrical diss towards DeShawn, since they are going after PP for his actions?
Apr.29 at 12:12 pm
Myles Brown says:
And, “I know you ballin’, but you aint Ballin’. So why you pickin up the phone when he called then? Lil’ LeBron gotta run to his pops, like ‘Daddy, he was makin fun of The Roc!’” is actually pretty funny.
Apr.29 at 12:17 pm
Holly MacKenzie says:
Does Jax get fined for all of his gestures as well? Maybe those aren’t gang related because I wouldn’t know one if I fell over it, but I’m pretty sure I’ve seen him do the same one Pierce was throwing up.
Apr.29 at 12:17 pm
Rocklet says:
Love how the commentators say ‘Zaza was on his shoulder and Garnett just trying to get free’. So biased it’s ridiculous.
Apr.29 at 12:18 pm
Ryan Jones says:
I think you mean “Prius,” Myles. That’s a Toyota. I almost bought one.
Apr.29 at 12:21 pm
RV says:
did sam ever get fined for his “ballsy” dance?
Apr.29 at 12:24 pm
Ryan Jones says:
And, “On draft night, I was the No. 1 pick while you were getting beat up in your high school gym” sounds even funnier.
Apr.29 at 12:28 pm
Ryan Jones says:
But that’s just me.
Apr.29 at 12:29 pm
Myles Brown says:
But nobody rapped that.
Apr.29 at 12:30 pm
WhaHuh says:
Jax does his thing when he hits a 3 though, and it looks like 3 fingers.
Apr.29 at 12:35 pm
Ryan Jones says:
I just did.
Apr.29 at 12:37 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Speaking of the rappity rappin’, I’d like to announce that my first impression of the new Roots is very, very positive. Shop accordingly.
Apr.29 at 12:38 pm
Myles Brown says:
Got that right.
Apr.29 at 12:39 pm
matt the jazz fan says:
somewhere pop and sloan are groaning…
Apr.29 at 12:40 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Me, Myles and Jesus are all in the same gang.
Apr.29 at 12:43 pm
TADOne says:
Ryan/Myles: I will be getting Rising Down on my lunch break. So it doesn’t disappoint?
Apr.29 at 12:44 pm
Mike says:
I want to see someone get find for doing the “thumbs up” to someone else.
Apr.29 at 12:45 pm
JAMS says:
the thing about Stevenson and his throat slash, was that it actually happened in the first quarter when lebron fouled and goaltended the shot. the score was something like 6-4…..big pimpin DeShawn.
Apr.29 at 12:45 pm
Ryan Jones says:
I mean, I’m only on track 7, but so far, so dope.
Apr.29 at 12:46 pm
Myles Brown says:
If it disappoints you, then you’re letting the terrorists win.
Apr.29 at 12:48 pm
TADOne says:
Ryan: very cool. Myles: I’m quite sure i’m the biggest Roots fan on this board, so no worries.
Apr.29 at 12:58 pm
Adrian Zapata says:
looks like Garnett pushed the ref to me. I think he should be suspended.
Apr.29 at 1:10 pm
Mitch says:
Something better happen regarding that “altercation” yesterday. If today goes by and there isn’t one suspension, the NBA is a complete sham and it just proves even more that the suns got completely hosed last year
Apr.29 at 1:30 pm
Ryan Jones says:
FWIW, feeling the new Atmosphere, too.
Apr.29 at 1:38 pm
peteb80 says:
Also, just imagine if it was Dirk here instead of KG, with Dirk behaving exactly like KG does, with the little flop and everything. We’d have another one of those “Dirk is such a soft p*ssy”-tuesdays. Double standards annoy my sense of justice.
Apr.29 at 1:39 pm
WhaHuh says:
i’ve got evey roots album since phrenology. I didn’t try and go back because i got the Homegrown complation cds. I assumed they had the best tracks
Apr.29 at 1:45 pm
G Diesel says:
The Hawks flirt with hood rats like the Celtics and pop models after the game.
Apr.29 at 1:54 pm
TADOne says:
WhaHuh: If you really feeling the Roots, I would suggest you go back and cop the albums before Phrenology. You won’t regret it. Also, cop the Best of Roots CD by J. Period.
Apr.29 at 1:59 pm
B. Long says:
Paul Pierce better stop throwing gang signs…especially at a Dominican. You would think being stabbed 11 times would be enough for a lifetime. Guess Not.
Apr.29 at 2:01 pm
B. Long says:
Did yall Hear the Little Weezy Diss on the Mavs:
Dat boy JHo is a punk ass Snitch/ And tell Ason keep his hands off Pargo dat aint his bitch!
Apr.29 at 2:01 pm
B. Long says:
I’m probably going to hell for both of those.
Apr.29 at 2:03 pm
Esco says:
Rising Down is excellent. That is all.
Apr.29 at 2:53 pm
Lehmannator22 says:
This is disapointing, the Celtics should’ve swept the Hawks.
Apr.29 at 3:03 pm
BxBaller says:
LOL Pierce throwing gang signs, funniest s@#t I’ve heard all week!
Apr.29 at 3:09 pm
Weapon X says:
All I know is Joe Johnson lit Jesus Shuttleworth up lastnite!
Apr.29 at 3:23 pm
TADOne says:
Ok, I’m going to vent some: Circuit City is garbage. How the hell are you not going to have the new Roots CD in stock and it just came out TODAY?!
Apr.29 at 4:47 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Support Your Local Independent Record Store, Tad. For real.
Apr.29 at 4:53 pm
Bash says:
If Paul Pierce gets suspended for throwing up a supposed gang sign, Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson should have to sit out the entire next season.
Apr.29 at 4:55 pm
detroit says:
Just for curiosity, Hawks fans do any of you want to see KG suspended. It would make things easier but you would have to deal with your win being questioned. And what about Perkins and Williams getting off the bench isn’t that an automatic suspension regardless of situation or outcome?
Apr.29 at 5:05 pm
davidR says:
i guess the league should fine baron for blowing “blood” kisses to the crowd after hitting that clutch 3 to beat the lakers
Apr.29 at 5:18 pm
tealish says:
LOL @ detroit: I am sure they want KG suspended.
Apr.29 at 6:45 pm
Maurice Garland says:
Boston Globe is blogging (not reporting) that there will be no suspensions…i would post a link but i dont want to be one of those “comment in moderation” guys.
Apr.29 at 7:04 pm
The Promise says:
maybe Al Horford is a Crip…
Apr.29 at 8:17 pm
B. Long says:
Somewhere Suge Knight is proud.
Apr.29 at 8:45 pm
Sesa says:
Then maybe the Roc-a-fella sign that LeBron uses all the time should be considered “menacing”.
Apr.29 at 9:00 pm
Patrick says:
Does anybody realistically think the Celtics or Pistons are going to lose these series? Personally, I don’t think there’s a chance in hell. The Mavs being upset by GS last year notwithstanding, I think its important to notice the effect of the league’s decision to change round 1 to a 7 game series. It creates less of a sense of urgency amongst the better team in a given series because they feel there is always enough time to come on when it counts..
Apr.29 at 9:04 pm
Ethan says:
Can you say Mavs 2007 revisited? GO LAKERS
Apr.29 at 10:10 pm
Dacre says:
Ryan Jones says:
Me, Myles and Jesus are all in the same gang. SHUTTLEWORTH?
Apr.29 at 10:14 pm
Dacre says:
It wasn’t a gang sign apparently….and if it was….does that mean he just put Al Hor’s life in jeopardy??? what if he gets killed in the offseason? Pierce will find himself in prison.
^_^
gansta
Apr.30 at 12:45 am
Jimmy G says:
I was thinking he was throwing up a gang sign at first, but I think he was throwing up his three fingers saying “You gotta get 3 more.”
Apr.30 at 6:41 am
ROSCO says:
PLease!!!! Give me a break…. everyone knows that gangs have signs. Play like professionals and admit when you are being outplayed. Don’t get mad… rise to the occasion and be a champion or just go home and watch the Finals on TV Paul. Oh yeah I heard that Ron Artest may get moved to the Celtics…maybe you two could release a gangsta rap album together.LOL
Apr.30 at 12:54 pm
Mark Z says:
Ridiculous. Celts in 5. Oops, um…, 6!
Apr.30 at 5:55 pm
Young Chris #3 says:
Throw them 3’s up!
Apr.30 at 6:05 pm
flip4life says:
hey isn’t that what colderon does???
whit his hand
Apr.30 at 10:03 pm
Dacre says:
…or the ref?… O_O
Apr.30 at 11:28 pm
Teddy-the-Bear says:
OH MY GOODNESS Paul Pierce obviously did not throw up a gang sign. Why in the hell would he be part of a street gang when he’s making millions of dollars in the NBA? Jimmy G ’s explanation makes more sense: “You gotta get 3 more” .
May.1 at 2:50 am
Dacre says:
It’s probably a NEW taunting sign that he’s worked on…. you know liek the whole, John Salley, Michael Jordan, Shaq arms up wrists at right angles call sign dduring the 1998 allstar weekend?????????
HAVE YOU SEEN THE GANG SIGN WALL CHART??? very helpful;.
http://profiles.friendster.com/45268229
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