Off the court, Bruce Bowen is a family man and seems like a really nice guy. He's a model citizen whom young players should emulate upon entry into the league.
However, on the court, Bill Romanowski would think he's dirty. The basketball version of a headhunting linebacker would be an ankle-hunting "defensive specialist" like Bowen. Click the link, and look at the video. It's truly disgusting. Look at what he does to Vince Carter. And Amare Stoudemire. And Steve Nash (this is a whole 'nother thing altogether).
Some people say, "Well, that happens all the time, it's just basketball." Then why does that play happen to Bowen all the time? Because he tries to hurt people. He intentionally puts his foot where he expects the feet of the jump shooter to land, causing injury. He doesn't succeed every time, but if you're persistent, you'll get somebody limping. Then he always throws up his hands like he didn't do anything. What an asshole.
Bowen's antics are far worse than Kobe or LeBron slamming guys in the face after getting their jump shots blocked. When Kobe hits a guy, the victim is hurt for minutes to hours; when Bowen sticks his foot out, the victim is out for weeks to months. Ask Steve Francis what I'm talking about if you disagree. This is why the league needs to punish him for his dangerous "defense."
I know some team has tape more thoroughly showing the callousness of Bowen's tactics than those on YouTube. Send it to Stu Jackson, please!
One of these days, somebody is gonna knock him out. That will be a good day in basketball.
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