Dirk Models 'Turn The Other Cheek'

Dirk Nowitzki gives the world a look at "turn the other cheek."

During the fourth quarter of the Dallas/New Orleans play-off game, David West walks up to Dirk and *sticks his fingers* all over Dirk's face. As far as I can tell, Dirk didn't say a word - and didn't even look angry.

And promptly went on to lose game one.

A couple of years ago, I came to an understanding about that whole "turning the other cheek" thing. You don't turn your cheek because you deserve to be hit again. You don't turn your cheek because God wants to see how bad you'll hurt for him.

You turn your cheek because you can. Because at the end of the day, you are cherished, loved, safe and you wish this for others.

It's the same in action, but your position isn't from the bottom of the interaction, but from the top. You are the one with power. You are *acting* not being passive. You are *giving* mercy and kindness.

Good job, Dirk. I don't know how that plays out in basketball, but I wished the Mavericks had won. I always wonder what this sort of thing says about competition...

But regardless, let those who have eyes, see.

(Edit: The reports are that there was an exchange of words. I didn't see it, but ok. Still...David West was *poking* that place between your jaw and your neck. Too bad there's not a better picture!)

posted by Headless-in-GR @ 4/19/2008 11:29:00 PM