The Knicks may have lost game two of their playoff series with the Miami Heat last night, but after the game, all the focus was solely on Amar’e Stoudemire.
New York’s starting forward lacerated his hand when he furiously punched through glass and hit a fire extinguisher.
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News flash Amar’e, those things are designated for putting out the Heat, which is something you won’t be able to do if your hand deems you unable to play in game three.
If he’s unable to play, Amar’e will join a group of other celebs whose bonehead actions cost them games and put them on the injured list.
Below you’ll find a few videos highlighting the best of the worst self-inflicted injuries in the history of sports.
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Gus Ferotte did a lot during his career, but he’s best known for the head butt heard around the world. When the Washington Football Team QB ran for a 3 yard touchdown, he celebrated his major gain by ramming his head into a solid concrete wall covered in some thin padding. He was forced to leave the game during the next play.
Bill Grammatica is known for his game winning kicks, that was until he strained his knee celebrating a last minute victory that turned into a huge loss for his team.
Paulo Diogo is a star in the soccer world, but he became infamous when a celebration on a goal he DID NOT make cost him his finger. After the goal he climbed a fence and his wedding ring caught in the metal wires and ripped his finger clean off.
Tony Allen of the Boston Celtics got fouled and for some reason thought it would be a good idea to try to dunk the ball after the play was over. What started out as something for shits and giggles ended up with Tony on the ground in a tremendous amount of pain.
