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Why did Darko miss 3 games?
Posted: Sun Mar 6, 2011 10:47 pm
by teven_1
Official reports seem to be that it was due to the birth of a child...not to be a callous but if the birth went fine why did he miss 3 games? It's his private life so there's no need to pry, but was it due to a complication? someone also mentioned it was Rambis sending Darko a message
Re: Why did Darko miss 3 games?
Posted: Sun Mar 6, 2011 11:26 pm
by cmc32124
his wife and him had a baby. so he stayed home instead of going on the roadtrip.
Re: Why did Darko miss 3 games?
Posted: Sun Mar 6, 2011 11:38 pm
by fattymcgee
teven_1 wrote:Official reports seem to be that it was due to the birth of a child...not to be a callous but if the birth went fine why did he miss 3 games? It's his private life so there's no need to pry, but was it due to a complication? someone also mentioned it was Rambis sending Darko a message
You obviously haven't had a baby yet. See post #2.
Re: Why did Darko miss 3 games?
Posted: Mon Mar 7, 2011 1:05 am
by teven_1
fattymcgee wrote:teven_1 wrote:Official reports seem to be that it was due to the birth of a child...not to be a callous but if the birth went fine why did he miss 3 games? It's his private life so there's no need to pry, but was it due to a complication? someone also mentioned it was Rambis sending Darko a message
You obviously haven't had a baby yet. See post #2.
I haven't but I think you mean to say "haven't had a baby yet while also playing on a lottery team."
I don't think a player on a team fighting for playoff contention would be allowed to miss any games just to celebrate a birth.
I'm not trying to be callous though but 3 games? The NBA lifestyle is grueling for families but it comes with the territory. I've heard of plenty of NBA players, playing on the day they have a kid, not cuz they don't care but because it's their job.
Either way nice of the team to give him 3 games off. Maybe it explains his poor performance the games previous waiting for the baby or w/e.
Re: Why did Darko miss 3 games?
Posted: Mon Mar 7, 2011 3:21 am
by Klomp
--Darko Milicic is the proud father of a new baby girl. He will return to action Monday.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolve ... 93908.html
Re: Why did Darko miss 3 games?
Posted: Mon Mar 7, 2011 3:27 am
by dunkonu21
He has always been a family man, think you need to cut him some slack.
Re: Why did Darko miss 3 games?
Posted: Mon Mar 7, 2011 3:39 am
by C.lupus
Mainly just timing. The baby was born right before a short road trip with back to back games. No big deal.
Re: Why did Darko miss 3 games?
Posted: Mon Mar 7, 2011 3:41 am
by SO_MONEY
Have you heard of FMLA????? Not really utilized much in the NBA, but it is their right.
Re: Why did Darko miss 3 games?
Posted: Mon Mar 7, 2011 3:59 am
by teven_1
to clarify I'm not asking Darko to not spend time with his child. I was wondering more than anything because I haven't seen that happen often.
Re: Why did Darko miss 3 games?
Posted: Mon Mar 7, 2011 4:06 am
by cpfsf
Simmer down now guys. Don't make me use the modship powers that haven't been awarded to me yet.