Filed under: Hornets, NBA Playoffs

The one-word answer to this question is a resounding “no,” but let me get a few things out there before I get into my issue with David West.

I understand that the cheek-tap on Dirk in the first round was minor, and said so at the time. I also understand that this clip I’m about to show you did take place against the Spurs — who are known for playing chippy — and that a few words and clapping in someone’s face isn’t exactly the same thing as standing over someone grabbing your crotch after a dunk. I get all that. But I still find it annoying that David West — who just became an All-Star this season and has only done so thanks to Chris Paul — is now acting like a superstar who thinks he’s the best player on the court.

Here’s the incident with Oberto that occurred during the Hornets’ Game 2 blowout of the Spurs. You can see (in super-fast motion) West clap in Oberto’s face after the foul is called and have a few brief words with him as well.

I hate to break it to him, but West is basically the equivalent of the 2004 version of Kenyon Martin, albeit with a slightly better jump shot.

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