How come Johnny Chan doesn't get any respect? - Page 2 - Poker News

The fact that he doesn't get DISrespect, means that he gets more respect than a LOT of other players. I don't think there's too many people around that dislike him a whole lot.

well said.

I respect him a lot.

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10-16-2010 , 11:50 AM

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Trent Raisner

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Originally Posted by Mylife0115

I respect him a lot.

Why? Because he won two 180 player donkaments in the 80s?

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10-16-2010 , 11:57 AM

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Mylife0115

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Originally Posted by DrTrentRaisner

Why? Because he won two 180 player donkaments in the 80s?

back to back two ME champ and second place finish at third. He was the best by then, and like I respect the current best players (i.e Ivey or so) so do I repect the past best players.

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10-16-2010 , 12:06 PM

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yakhillclimb

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I've been seated at his table a few times at tournaments hearing him berate dealers just like other bitter pros. The energy drink salesmanship is so pathetic. I think him and Mr. Lee "Hardcore Elegance" Watkinson should team up and blow whatever tournament winnings they have left.

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10-16-2010 , 12:11 PM

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iseedeadmoney

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inb4 Johnny Chan/Rodney Dangerfield photoshops

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10-16-2010 , 12:28 PM

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John IrL

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What does he say to the dealers?

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10-16-2010 , 12:53 PM

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spankedtwice

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because hes an ******* who isnt even relevant anymore.

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10-16-2010 , 01:14 PM

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nuisance

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No Discipline, No Morality, No Respect

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10-16-2010 , 01:31 PM

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Morris King

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b/c he lost to Phil Hellmuth in 1989 or whatever, and everyone knows PH sucks.

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10-16-2010 , 01:32 PM

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PunkFloyd510

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lol @ respecting old school donkament luckboxes, might as well rail some random $4.40 180 man grinder, basically the same skill level.

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10-16-2010 , 01:39 PM

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gregorio

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grunch. because he's not a winning poker player in any tough game anymore.

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10-16-2010 , 02:02 PM

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Mr. Arsenal

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Originally Posted by Morris King

b/c he lost to Phil Hellmuth in 1989 or whatever, and everyone knows PH sucks.

How many millions you won at Poker career?

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10-16-2010 , 02:23 PM

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Futtocked

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Originally Posted by gregorio

grunch. because he's not a winning poker player in any tough game anymore.

this.

johnny chan has even said it himself that when he went on that ridiculous ME heater that the other players 'weren't used to his style of play (he said 'asian' style of play)'. i hope he goes broke if he's as huge an arrogant douche as people say he is because he has no reason at all to be that way anymore or ever for that matter (you don't see Phil Ivey getting called out on that kind of stuff)

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10-16-2010 , 03:23 PM

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CPT OBVIOUS

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He sold his soul to a soft drink -_-

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10-16-2010 , 06:32 PM

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Philip Rivers

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because he says herrrro instead of hello?

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10-16-2010 , 06:38 PM

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ShortyTheFish

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One of only 3 or 4 guys to win the ME twice doesn't get respect? Oh the horror!

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Originally Posted by ThrillSeeker

Also, do you think it is possible to be a young poker pro these days without playing on the internet?

[Points to self] You're looking at one

[Sees people laugh]

What? Okay, okay, semi-pro. God...

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10-16-2010 , 06:49 PM

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Kevin B

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Originally Posted by CoolHand MJR

He is not playing on TV because he is currently filming Rounders 2.

There is no Rounders 2 being filmed.

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10-16-2010 , 07:17 PM

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William Murderface

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Originally Posted by iseedeadmoney

inb4 Johnny Chan/Rodney Dangerfield photoshops

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10-16-2010 , 07:45 PM

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rakemeplz

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Not really sure, and I have no idea what I'm talking about (but this is NVG), but doesn't he have a reputation for being a huge douchebag to dealers? Can't remember any specific stories but I think they're out there.

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10-16-2010 , 08:37 PM

#45

Keep Your Dreams

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Originally Posted by DrTrentRaisner

Why?
Because he won two $10K 180 Player donkaments in the 80s!!

FYP

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10-16-2010 , 08:43 PM

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bicyclekick

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I played some $500/1k at the commerce with him and he was passive and weak and definitely a weak spot in the game. He was grumpy and douchey and never tipped a dollar.

If the guy was respectable he'd get respect...

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10-16-2010 , 09:03 PM

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EGarrett

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Originally Posted by ThrillSeeker

I personally think he's the greatest living poker player. I have never seen him do anything stupid.

To judge players this way, you must assume you know and understand what the best poker move is in every hand you watch. The guys who have won the absolute most money at poker (Ivey, Durrrr etc) do a lot of things that seem bizarre and senseless, but the more you learn, the more sense it starts to make...

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10-16-2010 , 09:03 PM

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greedynyc

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Originally Posted by ThrillSeeker

I personally think he's the greatest living poker player. I have never seen him do anything stupid. On TV he always wins.

Is it because he doesn't play on the internet?

Also, do you think it is possible to be a young poker pro these days without playing on the internet?

Cool post Johnny