Glass Jaw, no, Glass Hands! by Deron Butler

The aftermath from Game 2 between Miami and New York is as memorable as the game itself. A'mare Stoudemire, the disgruntled and infuriated Center/Power Forward, has broken his hand after punching a glass case that was holding a fire extinguisher in the Knicks' locker room. Medical assistance was much needed as Stoudemire was escorted out of the American Airlines Arena. As of late, the Knicks have been dropping off like flies, first with Iman Shumpert hyperextending his knee in Game 1 and now Game 2's aftermath with Stoudemire taking his frustrations out on a glass case and a fire extinguisher. I understand that we can get frustrated and that our emotions get the better of us but there is no excuse for foolishly hitting an inanimate object that hasn't provoked you in any way but may inflict harm to yourself if you so take your anger out on it. Hitting a wall or a chair is also understandable but a glass case concealing your only means to stop a fire? No wonder the Knicks are unpredictable. New York's only hope right now (if any) now falls on Carmelo Anthony, should he rise to the occasion, and going on a limb...Jeremy Lin. For homework, watch Game 4 Thursday night on TNT and see how many Miami fans are holding up signs with A'mare Stoudemire getting owned by a fire extinguisher and a glass case or at least wear T-Shirts referring to the incident. I'm Deron Butler, reminding you when on offense or defense to crash the boards, not crash the glass.