I've stated this during the days of Malone and Mutombo and I STILL believe it is true. Do I think that Bowen is doing anything intentionally (sliding feet under his opponent) no! (although the VC video could be used to build that case). However, just as I stated when Malone and Mutombo were continually beating up players in the post and causing them to miss games, IF there are players in the league who continually "cause" injuries to their opponents, it's something that should be looked at. Why should a player be allowed to take out the other teams best player on a regular basis -- even if it is an "accident." My point is this -- if it happens once during a regular season (coming down on someones foot, for instance), okay, understandable -- if it happens twice, hmmm, if it happens three times, it needs to be investigated. And don't give me the idea that Bruce Bowen is the ONLY one who plays great defense. Bowen is a great defender but he isn't the best perimeter defender -- I believe that Artest deserves that prop and there are several who are as good as Bowen is.
IF it's just a matter of playing good defense, then other players like Artest, Prince, etc. will cause the same thing -- however, if it's not, then maybe it IS something that Bowen needs to change. I mean, if it's simply the way that Allen shoots the ball -- then it will be happening against other defenders -- not just Bowen, right? And if that's the case, forget all about it -- however, if it's just happening when Bowen is defending players then I think it IS something to look into. I would hate to see ANY player injured just because of the way one player plays. I hate to see an injury -- and we, as NBA fans, SHOULD hate to see injuries because it ruins our opportunity to see great basketball -- and that is more important to me than seeing a particular team win.