Re: Artest gone for year, other suspensions absurdly long
Artests is too long. I love the message to fans: Do whatever you can to incite the players on the court and you might get them kicked out for the season and help your team. Outstanding.
It happened before and the suspension was 10 games for Maxwell. 30 games for Artest would have been more than punitive enough.
Jackson, Wallace and O'Neil's suspensions are roughly double what they should be. Stern trying to make a statement.
The Pistons should absolutely have to play their next home game against the Pacers without any fans in attendance, ala international soccer. To have no repercussions to the team or its fans is only going to encourage this behavior.
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