There’s no doubt we’ve seen NBA players get kicked in the nuts before, but I can’t remember the last time someone made sure to hit an opponent in the balls like Cam Spencer did with Nikola Jokic on Wednesday night.
It would be a stretch to say that the initial shrug from Spencer was accidental, but I’m going to buy that argument for a second. Assuming the first strike was accidental, what happened next? He immediately went to fire another groin shot at the Joker, and when there was no immediate response he went in for another strike from behind – just to make sure he got them all. That third strike looks like a punch to the groin, but it’s very strange behavior from Cam Spencer.
The broadcast featured several angles as the jury reviewed the offense and upgraded it to Flagrant 1.
Perhaps the most amazing part of this is Spencer shaking his head in disbelief as the judges make their decision on the match. Like people, if you’re purposely doing it to get dirty in the game, at least buy it yourself, not this “woe is me” sheepish approach.
The Nuggets won 123-118. Jokic finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists.
