Just sad... very sad...6th said:I am not happy with the overall suspensions because it sends a message to the fans that they can affect the outcome of another team's season.....IMHO.
While the NBA might not "punish its customers", it appears the police might. They said on the news a little while ago that police are fielding lots of calls from people identifying those shown in the video clips and that there is a real possibility of charges being filed against several individuals.Insomniacal Fan said:So far nothing's been done about the people in the crowd. The NBA isn't going to punish it's customers any more than it has to.
Nice to hear that!! single out those and leave other innocent Piston fans alone....VF21 said:While the NBA might not "punish its customers", it appears the police might. They said on the news a little while ago that police are fielding lots of calls from people identifying those shown in the video clips and that there is a real possibility of charges being filed against several individuals.
While that could, in fact, be the mindset of some of the "fans" out there, I think the possible legal actions against those fans will speak more loudly than anything done to the players.6th said:I have no problem with Artest's suspension. This time he went way to far and showed (AFAIC) that he is a danger to the league (or at least it's fans).
I am not happy with the overall suspensions because it sends a message to the fans that they can affect the outcome of another team's season.....IMHO.
If a player does not go up into the crowd, the crowd can not effect the other teams season... bad argument.6th said:I have no problem with Artest's suspension. This time he went way to far and showed (AFAIC) that he is a danger to the league (or at least it's fans).
I am not happy with the overall suspensions because it sends a message to the fans that they can affect the outcome of another team's season.....IMHO.
HndsmCelt said:If a player does not go up into the crowd, the crowd can not effect the other teams season... bad argument.
As for the concers that fans have not been punnished, be patient it's not like th NBA has any power over them. So we will have to wait for the some what slower wheels of justice.Chcek back in by say Friday?
LPKingsFan said:The crowd could throw things to hurt a player. Beer is harmless. Bottles, batteries, cameras etc are not.
chairs...LPKingsFan said:The crowd could throw things to hurt a player. Beer is harmless. Bottles, batteries, cameras etc are not.
How is that a new situation? Any time some scum bag wanted to throw something at a player be it a glow stick or 5 in breass belt cuckel that opertunity has been there and will likley always be there. Are you sugesting the Leage make some kind of allowances for players to enter the stands in some situations?LPKingsFan said:The crowd could throw things to hurt a player. Beer is harmless. Bottles, batteries, cameras etc are not.
maybe the NBA can set up those net from football surrounding the whole stadium from now on.........HndsmCelt said:How is that a new situation? Any time some scum bag wanted to throw something at a player be it a glow stick or 5 in breass belt cuckel that opertunity has been there and will likley always be there. Are you sugesting the Leage make some kind of allowances for players to enter the stands in some situations?
HndsmCelt said:If a player does not go up into the crowd, the crowd can not effect the other teams season... bad argument.
The NBA CAN ban the fans involved, it CAN force Detroit to play in an empty arena, it could also force them to clear a certain portion of the lower level (not too sure about the last one).HndsmCelt said:As for the concers that fans have not been punnished, be patient it's not like th NBA has any power over them. So we will have to wait for the some what slower wheels of justice.Chcek back in by say Friday?
Interesting suggestion...kingskings! said:I would bet if Detroit was forced to play one game in an empty Palace, that would pretty effectively solve the rowdy fan issue. Losing around 1 million dollars for a game would probably increase the amount of security and decrease the tolerance for rowdy fans.
kingskings! said:The NBA CAN ban the fans involved, it CAN force Detroit to play in an empty arena, it could also force them to clear a certain portion of the lower level (not too sure about the last one).
That hurts Detroit fans but it also hurts the Pistons org. by taking money out of their pockets. I would bet if Detroit was forced to play one game in an empty Palace, that would pretty effectively solve the rowdy fan issue. Losing around 1 million dollars for a game would probably increase the amount of security and decrease the tolerance for rowdy fans.
Ah yes, Mad Max. I knew there was some psycho back there who had charged into the stans. Was trying to blame it on Van Exel, but as I recall he assaulted a ref.Gargamel said:1) Maxwell got 10 games for running into the stands and punching a fan.
February 1995 at Portland Memorial Coliseum. Maxwell claimed the guy said something about his daughter who was either sick or had died.Bricklayer said:Ah yes, Mad Max. I knew there was some psycho back there who had charged into the stans. Was trying to blame it on Van Exel, but as I recall he assaulted a ref.![]()
The incredible thing is, there's a giant gap between fifty and 73 games. As much as I've harped on the supsensions that Stupid Stu Jackson has doled out, it was a mistake for Stern to be the sole arbiter of justice in this decision (as he said, "It was a unanimous decision...one to nothing.")Anyway -- that's kind of the thing here. This was more serious, but still, there's a giant gap between 10 games and 73 games (+playoffs).