So why are so many people applauding a guy who makes fun of cancer patients, calls other men's wives sluts and punches opponents in the groin?
Well, there aren't that many people applauding Kevin Garnett, who has been accused of those crimes and misdemeanors, most recently by the Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, who after Garnett's latest alleged outrage was suspended by the NBA for trying to get into the Celtics locker room to confront Garnett after the game in which Garnett made the alleged offensive remarks to defend his wife's honor.
And, by the way, fans voted Garnett a starter for the Eastern All-Star team for the 12th time and Garnett has now been an All -Star 15 times in his 18-year-NBA career, which will lead to a certain first ballot Basketball Hall of Fame admission.