Ever heard the phrase Don’t Jump? Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards learned that saying the hard way. Richards was a victim of a brutal poster at the hands of Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford.
Gafford took a dime from Raul Neto and dunked all over Richards, slamming the ball off his face in the process.
The Wizards have been the NBA’s biggest surprise racing to the Eastern Conference’s best record at 10-3. The Wizards are loaded with a deep roster and good mixture of perimeter and post players, that includes center Daniel Gafford.
Gafford, who signed a three-year $40.2 million extension last month, has been part of Washington’s 1-2 punch at center along with Montrezl Harrell. Gafford has a good deal of athleticism. He also protects the rim.
However, Wednesday night, he chose violence on the rim and Richards. Gafford made his first eight shots, including the poster dunk.
