During the Utah Jazz’s 116-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last week, Jeff Teague gave Ricky Rubio the business. By “the business,” I mean he bolted cross-court to hip-check the Jazz point guard into the first row. The move resulted in a flagrant foul and ejection for Teague and some shoving between the teams in front of the Wolves’ bench.
Now, it’s entirely possible that Teague’s emotions were just running high during a tight game. Or maybe he was frustrated after failing to convert on the previous play. Another theory has been floated, though, and it’s one that has more than its share of and-ones.