Scott Skiles would not like you to take his photograph
These are things I know: I’m not a celebrity. Therefore, I don’t have annoying people coming up to me all night at a public establishment wanting to shake my hand and talk to me. So, I’ll never really know how I’d react if I was at such a status. I would like to think I’d be somewhat cordial; I’d take some photos with fans, but not too many. I’d sign some autographs, but not for everyone.
Well, last night, Scott Skiles happened to be at the same place I saw Mark Cuban last month. (I’m still just as pasty, by the way.) I was reluctant to go bother Cuban, namely because I didn’t want to be some dumb, obnoxious college kid getting in his way of a good time. As you well know, I was later persuaded. Well, last night, I was not persuaded. Come on man, just go talk to him. Aren’t you a sports journalist? “No thanks” I told everyone. Even though the bar was relatively uncrowded, there were still people coming up to him now and then, getting a handshake as he sat with his wife at the booth. He seemed polite enough.
Then, some girl started talking to my buddy (as can happen in bars) and they decided to go ask Skiles for a picture. I wasn’t there for the exchange, but he declined. My buddy started talking to another dude and eventually Skiles got in on the conversation. He seemed to be sort of reaming him out. My buddy came back over to our table — his face was washed over. He told me Skiles wasn’t too happy about them wanting a picture with him and let him know it.
Later, that same girl was at our table. It was, oh, about 15-20 feet away from Skiles’ booth. She had someone take a few picture of her with Skiles in the background. Now, mind you, this is a dark bar and Skiles was way in the background. I doubt he even showed up at all. It was done more as a joke than anything. Scottie was not having any of it, though. He strolled up to our table. And (I’m paraphrasing this) this is jist of what he said:
“What part of no don’t you understand? I said no. People lie. They say they partied with me and shit.”
He went on like this for a little bit, explaining himself. The girl barked back with (again paraphrasing):
“Get over yourself man! Are you serious?”
Again, it was something along those lines, reiterated a few times. I sat across the table somewhat freightened by the whole altercation and I had absolutely nothing to do with it. Damn, did he really just come over here and scold that girl? Skiles went back to his booth (which was in the front, most visible part of the bar, mind you) and went back to his Bud Light.
In any event, that’s pretty much the whole story. But seriously, is this really what we’ve come to in the Internet age? That a picture with Skiles way in the background — probably not even in the picture — is going to illicit such a response? I don’t blame Skiles for declining a photograph. I can see why he wouldn’t want his picture all over the Internet with a younger girl in a bar. But, I mean, you were with your wife, dude. Just get a picture with you, your wife, the girl and my buddy without any alcohol in it. Sauntering over and berating a girl half you age is sort of uncalled for.
So, just remember: if you see Scott Skiles out, go say “hi” and shake his hand. He’ll be happy to oblige. Do not — I repeat DO NOT — ask him for a photograph. Or else he will seek you out in the bar and continue to scold you for it. Good thing we weren’t wearing headbands.
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I knew I’d see this up today. Just consider yourselves lucky Skiles didn’t kill you all. Before every playoff game Skiles hunts and kills a hobo with a hammer to get his mind “right” for the game.
I was there for this entire altercation and to Skiles’ defense, he was very cordial with me when I went up to him and said, “Mr. Skiles it’s a pleasure to meet you, I used to kick ass with you and drain 3’s all day on NBA JAM!…he’s HEATING UP!” He laughed out loud but maybe I’m just that entertaining…haha
Skiles was pretty polite when I talked to him. But if he says no pictures, I’d keep the cameras off him. He did some hard time in the 90s and I think got into a fight with Shaq when both of them played for the Magic. I wouldn’t want to mess with that guy.
So here are two things I can tell from your story. First, the girl who approached Skiles was not cute, or you would have mentioned it. Two, she’s annoying, or you would have said she went out of her way to be polite. So if I am Skiles, I definitely wouldn’t want my picture taken with any of the annoying skanks who frequent IU.
Dude he’s married and he’s the coach of the Chicago Bulls ontop of that he has a tough guy. Tough guys don’t do pictures. I should know.
You know, this is how the whole Jason Kidd-Skiles fued got started.
Phoenix Suns picture day was a fucking bloodbath.
You took the picture with him in the background to be a smart-ass, and he rightfully called you on it. Just be glad he didn’t sic Chris Duhon on you.
OK, timeout.
Bullshooter: “any of the annoying skanks who frequent IU.” Where’d you go, U of I? Depaul? Notre Dame?!? Answer yes to any of the above, and consider your privilege to judge college girls officially revoked.
KD: R didn’t say he took the photo. He was there, observing all of this go down, and was rightfully a little put off by Skiles’ behavior.
Everyone else: The whole point of this is not that Skiles is a dick. Both R and I are Bulls fans; we both LOVE Scott Skiles. The point is simply that it’s weird/telling (about him and about the blogosphere in general) that Skiles was so rude about having his picture taken, even innocently. That’s all.
there are places he can go and not deal with this, and he knows where they are.
like it or not he’s a public figure. this it the nba, not the nfl. you can’t pull a michael vick here and be excused as easily.
skile’s is a dick, and a paranoid one at that, as he should be. you can be flawed, but you can’t be flawed and an asshole AND a failure all at once and keep your job, which is why someone else will be coaching chicago within the next year or two.
(breathless anticipation)…….and the winner for stupidest comment I’ve ever seen on a blog goes to……
Wait a second, I went to Illinois and Im sexy as hell. Retract your statement, sir!
Meh…I award the decision to Skiles. Your friends are obnoxious losers.
What a dick. As if he’s anything at all you know?
No means no. Your friends crossed the line and he said so.
A little background: In college, he took the fall for a buddy (Larry Polec) and since then, he’s been very careful with whom he associates. He’s stayed out of trouble off-court ever since, and he’s to be commended for it. Guys like PacMan and Vick could learn a few lessons from Skiles on how to turn your life around.
There’s nothing wrong with being insular.
15 days is NOT hard time. For one, hard time generally refers to prison. No one spends that short amount of time in a prison, unless theyve been stabbed.
Quite possibly the only cool thing about being from Marshall County (I grew up about 20 minutes east of Plymouth): I can say I got to visit the jail where Scott Skiles did time.
Was the girl ugly? Because if she was, I don’t feel sorry for her.
However, if she was hot, Skiles is a jerk.
go detroit, chicago blows goats
Scott Skiles is a LOOOOOSER. A poor excuse of a father to his boys that he treats like pawns in a game. Can you say “guilt trip?” He continues to create havoc for his ex-wife only because he has the $$ to do so. If only people knew the real Scott Skiles they wouldn’t be so hot on the LOOOOSER.
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I went to high school with Scott and I know what he is all about. One day at baseball practice, a kid three classes ahead of him pushed Skiles for the last time. Skiles took a bat to the guy and would have split his head open if coaches were not quick to respond. He is a warrior trust me. He is perfect for what Indiana University faces with their basketball program. He is fearless, honest and likely related to Mike Ditka…..he sure coaches like him. I am proud of the strides he has made with his personal life. If you treat him with respect when you see him out in public, I am certain he will accomodate you….if you disrespect him, he just might rip your lungs out. Hire his ass at IU.
To DDB4: I am curious as to where you live….20 minutes east is Etna Green or Bourbon….figures a hillbillie might have some jealousy against someone who actually made it in life. Are we really going to condemn Scott for getting in trouble as a teenager? Give me a break will you….what church are you the pastor of and was it part of your rehabilitation that made you get an internet preaching license? No one is perfect but he is perfect for the IU coaching vacancy.