- his halftime interview with Trautwig; acted like he wanted to kill Al
- his needless jawing and getting violently physical with that German kid Shroeder
- his inbounds blast right at Sefolosha's groin (watch the video, that play did not have to be done with such anger and violence)

This kid may not be on the level of the NFL's criminals, but he sure is displaying behavior that is cause for concern. Could his behavior be the thing that ultimately gets him traded out of here?

I was starting to get back on the Shump train this year but I'm noticing this behavior. I want him outta here...we need guys here that come together like family. Even through tough times. Fight like family not like a spoiled brat. We need some real men on our team. Shump is not that guy. Jr as well. Gotta eliminate the cancerous behavior

Splat wrote:Would rather have a passionate, committed player than a passive, completely socially adjusted one. Its not like Shump is getting suspended for punching nutsacks, untying sneakers or getting pulled over with weed.

Don't misinterpret this, because I'm not defending his bad plays. I simply think there will be more because he is trying to be involved more and the instances of good plays and bad plays will both increase as a result.

I'm just glad he's playing with gusto. He has been the team's leader after all. That says a lot about him. It may say something about the rest of the team by inference, but at least somebody is stepping up.

Maybe he just wanted to see Amare go 5-1?

No pressure to come back Jose... no pressure

Splat wrote:Would rather have a passionate, committed player than a passive, completely socially adjusted one. Its not like Shump is getting suspended for punching nutsacks, untying sneakers or getting pulled over with weed.

Weed is a great idea for Shump. It could help him zone in but Peacify him a bit, and probably enhance his musical abilities, which will then open him further.
At least he can use it in half the States with a prescription. Much better pain killer and muscle relaxant, mind opener and safe for the liver than anything the Doc gives athletes.

Regarding Shump, haven't seen his game yet but most are talking positively again about him. Woodson must have really crumbled the kid. Glad he is back, at least he can be
traded if we decide as he would be restricted to the team that trades for him.

Were going to have a period next year of

A. Addition by subtraction. Some of the reasons we lose is the team is a cluster fck--its just not put together well is distorted and unbalanced especially at the 1 and 5.

B. Addition by choice. We should have a high draft pick AND money for a top tier FA. Then we can also be involved in looking for opportunistic avenues. I will not fully kill the Calderon trade even though it might end up costing us in FA. We snagged 3 young assets--maybe they werent top tier picks- but you take calculated risks sometimes. I personally would not have done that particular one but it may end up making us worse and helping us in the end another way.

EnySpree wrote:His passion is cancerous. You can't win on any level if guys are cursing out teammates on the court in the way that i noticed. He's a diva type of guy. You can never call him a leader. His play has been more productive yes, but there is a reason we lose and he's a huge part of that. I'd love to see him outta here asap. We need winners not guys that sulk and and throw tantrums at his teammates. Winners may curse guys out but for the sake of uplifting and keeping guys focused not to degrade them. He needs to be shipped to a veteran team that will check that bull**** to the curb. Our current group doesn't have those types of guys out there. That's why we suck.

Look, Shump can play. We all know that. But his head is all wrong. It affects his play and the team's play. That ain't good.