Here is Laettner's actually quote on the incident from Wikipedia:

 

Laettner's shot was clouded somewhat by an incident earlier in the game, in which Laettner tapped with his foot on the chest of Kentucky Wildcat forward Aminu Timberlake, who was lying on the floor. Laettner later said, "It was just from the emotion of the game. There was maybe too much adrenaline flowing, but it was a big mistake. It's worthy of a technical. I don't think it's worthy of getting kicked out of the game even though all the Kentucky fans will disagree with me on that. But it looks horrible. It's one of the things that I'm embarrassed about in my Duke career. There aren't many things, but that's one of them. Coach K was not happy with me about doing that. And he made a point to let me know about it a few times the following week going into the Final Four

 

He's a politically correct fella and he has to represent Duke well. In the text he sent me he said Timberlake got sweat and spit on his shoe and if he could do it again he'd have stomped him out like Cain did Ilena's cousin in Menace II Society.

 

He's a politically correct fella and he has to represent Duke well. In the text he sent me he said Timberlake got sweat and spit on his shoe and if he could do it again he'd have stomped him out like Cain did Ilena's cousin in Menace II Society.

 

That sounds more like the Leattner I know.

Darrell Griffith

No one in particular now, UL and IU I hate all involved with equally. Including managers / cheerleaders / chief cook and bottle washer. I do not discriminate.

Easy for me - chris lofton . Hate the vols , broke my heart chris never. Got a chance to wear that UK blue .

My respect level for Russ Smith after the loss last year to UK went through the roof. Class. No way I could handle myself the way he did. Not a bad player either..

 

JJ would be another. Loved when he would play Maryland. The student section would go after him and he would just toy with them. Fun to watch.