Slovenian
(12245143), Dezider Bukus has hospitalised 3 EBBL players so far this season causing an outcry from the managers and fans from the other teams.
Do they have anything to fear? Well lets see some of the highlights, which has given Dezider his nickname the "Butcher"... is it well earned?
HIGHLIGHT 1: Apathetic Angels vs Warriors, 9/3/2013
(56148466)In the opening game of the EBBL, the Warriors mean man wasted no time before getting down to business... even with the game in the hat, in the 4th quarter he fouled the big Portuguese fella hard!
"4 8:38 76 — 97 D. Vasco da Gama (A) tries a reverse lay-up
4 8:38 76 — 97 D. Bukuš (H) is whistled for a shooting foul.
4 8:38 76 — 97 D. Vasco da Gama (A) looks to be in pain after a collision and is taken off injured."
HIGHLIGHT 2: Warriors vs White Tigers 30/3/2013
(56148512)Less than 3 minutes on the court and the little tough guy decides he's had enough of the blonde heart throb, Tempest. The home fans stared in disbelief at how the referees could think that block attempt was even legal!
"1 2:19 19 — 14 D. Bukuš (A) is whistled for a shooting foul.
1 2:19 19 — 14 L. Tempest (H) looks to be in pain after a collision and is taken off injured.
1 2:19 19 — 14 K. Meganck (H) substituted for L. Tempest (H) at SG."
Tempest, 2 weeks later, quoted from a hospital bed:
"I was just leaving the ground to take a beautiful floater when the world just turned upside down, ya know? I just saw his big hairy hands, then his big hairy legs... and... say - how old am I?"
HIGHLIGHT 3: Weaslies vs Warriors 13/4/2013
(56148546)SSssshhuuu-GONG! was the sound Weaslies highflying guard made as he hit the polished "W" earlier tonight when Warriors' Bukus mowed him down on the well-placed screen.
"3 1:33 52 — 48 D. Bukuš (H) gets the ball to R. Harris (H) who has plenty of space. R. Harris (H) tries a reverse lay-up. Scored.
3 1:33 52 — 48 D. Bukuš (H) credited with the assist.
3 1:25 52 — 48 The ref blows his whistle. Foul called on D. Bukuš (H).
3 1:25 52 — 48 S. Shu gong (A) looks to be in pain after a collision and is taken off injured."
20,000 fans saw that play, not to mention the highlight reels on national television. Definitely one of the biggest hits of the season so far - anyone would think this is the NHL!
Accidental, or malicious? With the game so tight and a possible game-changer, the EBBL Comissioners will be watching the footage to see if further action is required and will no doubt keep an eye on him in coming weeks...