"Isiah Thomas and Detroit Pistons were heavily criticized for walking off the court without congratulating tChicago Bulls.
The same standard should apply today players like Victor Wembanyama & Stephen Castle who walk off the court without shaking #NYKnicks players hand.
If players walk off the court without shaking hands or acknowledging their opponents after a playoff series, they should be criticized as well. Win or
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lose, showing sportsmanship and respect for your opponent is part of the game
I wish someone in the Spurs coaching staff or front office had grabbed Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle and told them to go back onto the court and congratulate #NYKnicks
Being upset after a loss is understandable, but it's not an excuse for poor sportsmanship. Win or lose, players should acknowledge their opponents and show respect. That's part of what makes sports great.
Detroit Pistons walked off without shaking hands after losing to Chicago Bulls, they were criticized for it
Steph Banatte