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#41
11-21-2004, 09:16 PM
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Conspiracy Theory?
Does anyone think this could have something to do with David Stern wanting Shaq and the Heat to have an easier road to the NBA finals?
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#42
11-21-2004, 09:18 PM
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Re: Artest gone for year, other suspensions absurdly 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."
That's not the message at all. The message is you don't go into the stands to punch people because a cup of water hits you in the chest. The message is a borderline lunatic is going to pay severely for lunatic behavior. I agree that the next game should be without fans and, more than that, should not be allowed to be televised or otherwise broadcast. Plus all other Pistons revenue for said game should be donated to charity.
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#44
11-21-2004, 09:19 PM
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Re: Artest gone for year, other suspensions absurdly long
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"Pretty absurd." I agree. Far too light. [/ QUOTE ] It's not that bad. Artest definitely got what was coming to him. I would have been disappointed if he wasn't gone for the season. I'm surprised Stern got that much of it right.
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#46
11-21-2004, 09:23 PM
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Re: Artest gone for year, other suspensions absurdly long
You think Stern would have given Artest the same punishment if a fan had come out onto the floor, punched him, and then ran back into the stands? That's not what happenend. Artest took a cup of water (or soda) on the top of his chest and then went into the stands to beat up the wrong guy. If he stands up, asks the other fans to identify the culprit, the police get the guy and escort him out.
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#47
11-21-2004, 09:24 PM
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Re: Artest gone for year, other suspensions absurdly long
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does ron artest even care that he is suspended? [/ QUOTE ] He is out about $5.5 million. I'm pretty sure that's going to bother him a little bit.
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#48
11-21-2004, 09:25 PM
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Re: Artest gone for year, other suspensions absurdly long
Stern is head of the NBA. He is responsible for disciplining the players. He cannot arrest the fans. He did say, in imposing the punishments, that fan control is important too and the league will upgrade its efforts in that regard.
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#50
11-21-2004, 09:33 PM
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Re: Artest gone for year, other suspensions absurdly long
I think you've about summed up this entire mess. I"m not sure what's right, but I'm positive the present situation is wrong.
Cody
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