In one of the most cringe-inducing moments of the 2012-13 NBA season, Carlos Boozer landed a haymaker to the jewels of referee Danny Crawford in the Chicago Bulls' 100-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on March 30.
It was a tough defeat for the Bulls, but Crawford somehow managed to avoid a far more painful fate.
After putting in a second-quarter hook and drawing a whistle against Dirk Nowitzki, Boozer wound up and unleashed a celebratory fist pump...right into the groin of Crawford. It was clearly unintentional—this would be a very different story if it weren't—but the potential damage could have been catastrophic.
Due to some combination of quick reflexes and a groin of steel, Crawford miraculously came away smiling. One explanation for the surprisingly good attitude he displayed after what appeared to be a truly devastating kill shot is that Crawford was trying to save a little face.
Of course, there's also a second option:
DANNY CRAWFORD IS A MAN! nba.si.com/2013/03/30/car…
— Zach Harper (@talkhoops) March 30, 2013
And perhaps even a third:
Danny Crawford must wear a cup.
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Article written by Grant Hughes
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