Basketball brawl-sports has reached a new low - Beyond Tiki

C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 6:52 PM [i]On 2004-11-22 14:40, WillTiki wrote: NBA fans seem to be a lot closer to the court, but it sure seems that a little rethinking of the security plan could prevent this type of thing from happening. NBA are fans aren't just a lot closer to the Court, they are sitting on the same row as or immediately behind the players. I don't think any amount of security/ushers would have prevented Ron Artest or the others from going into the stands if they desired. Regarding the penalty, Spreewell was penalized the balance of a season (reduced from one calendar year) from choking his coach, so Artest's penalty is not excessive in and of itself. However, Artest's 72 game suspension is very excessive in light of the 30 game suspension given to Stephen Jackson, who delivered many more devastating blows.

[i]On 2004-11-22 14:40, WillTiki wrote:

NBA fans seem to be a lot closer to the court, but it sure seems that a little rethinking of the security plan could prevent this type of thing from happening.

NBA are fans aren't just a lot closer to the Court, they are sitting on the same row as or immediately behind the players.

I don't think any amount of security/ushers would have prevented Ron Artest or the others from going into the stands if they desired.

Regarding the penalty, Spreewell was penalized the balance of a season (reduced from one calendar year) from choking his coach, so Artest's penalty is not excessive in and of itself.

However, Artest's 72 game suspension is very excessive in light of the 30 game suspension given to Stephen Jackson, who delivered many more devastating blows.

Post #126939 by christiki295 on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 6:52 PM