Joey Crawford has been suspended by the NBA for the rest of the 2006-2007 NBA season, including the postseason, for tossing the 'sweetest guy to ever grace a basketball court' (Tim Duncan) in a loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. So he's doing what every grown man should do in these situations - he's called Tim Duncan out. That's right, the gloves are off, the mouthguard is in, and he's ready to throw down. Specifics weren't discussed, and neither agent was reachable, but an anonymous source has mentioned the possibility of a cage fight in Vegas, among other venues and formats. Details are pending, and probably won't be worked out until the end of the NBA season.
It all started when Tim Duncan complained about getting fouled, something he's never done in his 9 seasons in the NBA. "Yeah, I was really surprised. All I said was 'I got fouled'. It's like, the first time I've ever said those words to any ref...maybe ever. Then Rob (Horry) tooted, which made me laugh really hard. Well, Joey just went off on me. He got in my face...well, my knees...and he said, 'you wanna make somethin' of it, huh, huh?' He was spitting on my legs and foaming at the mouth, I thought a vein was going to pop on his forehead his face was so red. Anyway, he continued by saying things like 'up your nose with a rubber hose' and 'sticks and stones may break my bones', obviously very threatening statements, so I responded in kind. I'm not saying I was right, or that I'm proud about some of the things I said back, but it was the heat of the moment," said Duncan. "I told him I was rubber and he was glue, whatever he says bounces of me and sticks to you...not you you, him you. I think I also called him a baldy."
Joey Crawford claims he made no such insults, he just stuck up for short men everywhere. "These 7 foot guys, they think they're so great. They think they can make fun of anybody they want. laughing at you right behind your back. Well, who's laughing now, huh Timmy? I'VE got the whistle, so I'VE GOT THE POWER!" Joey Crawfod momentarily passed out, but continued when he came to, never missing a beat. "I knew he was laughing about my height, my lack of hair, basically about me. It's always about me. Hey, I'm the superstar ref of the league, of course all the players are gonna zone in on me."
When each man was asked who he would bet on in a cage fight, both gave surprising answers. Tim Duncan said, "Are you kidding me? I'm not getting into a cage with that guy. He's eye level with my family jewels, and you know that guy fights dirty. Besides, he's so low to the ground, how do you knock a guy down that's already almost on the ground? Only way I'd fight him is in an open ring. If I can palm his bald head like a basketball, he probably wouldn't get close enough to touch me. Then he'd tire himself out trying to punch me and maybe pass out." Joey Crawford gave a smirk, and replied, "I'd bet on me. He's a pretty boy, probably never been in a fight in his life. I fight dirty, and I've had the best trainer a guy could have - my wife."
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