Charlie Klein
As a sports fan, I have no issues with my favorite players going out and celebrating after a game. I would prefer that they do not follow in the footsteps of Pacman Jones or Ben Roethlisberger, but a night out on the town is not a bad thing. That is, unless you are Hedo Turkoglu.
After missing Friday night's confrontation with the Denver Nuggets due to a stomach illness, Turkoglu was spotted in Toronto's trendy Yorkville district by a few Raptors fans. These fans e-mailed pictures to the team and a few media outlets in Toronto.
This perhaps would not be such a big deal were it not for the fact that Turkoglu has been a major disappointment in Toronto after signing a five year, $53 million contract last offseason. The Turkish forward is averaging 11.8 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game, and 4.1 assists per game. Not really numbers one would expect from a player making $10.6 million a year.
What was Hedo's reaction to the controversy, you may ask?
"It's all good, man. I've ben dealing with this [stuff] the whole year. They've been on me on this [going out] the whole year long. If I wasn't out, sick or healthy, they [the fans] would still say something. I don't say anything. Ten games left of the season, all I try [to do is] finish strong."
Man you are so right Hedo. How dare the fans give you a hard time for under performing and spending all of that nice Canadian cash you got from their ticket, food, and merchandise purchases on drinks at clubs. It's a great way to prove you are still trying to make an effort this season.
Party people everywhere, gather 'round. We have to support our fellow man here, and demand that the Raptors give Hedo Turkoglu his right to party. Party foul Raptors, party foul.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment