Right when you think all is well in the NBA another ugly incident breaks out. It's safe to say this one was minor compared to those in past year. During the Bulls, Knicks game Thursday in Chicago the Knicks' Antonio Davis went into the stands to check on his wife. He claims that he saw her near a fan, "falling back." He thought this fan was harrassing her. His actions were reasoned that he was trying to protect her. That was true, but the NBA didn't agree with the decision, slapping Davis with a 5 game suspension.
Witnesses at the game claim that Kendra Davis, Antonio's wife was seen hitting a male fan for protesting a call and booing the Knicks. No defense or retailation ensued from the fan. There was no altercation between Davis and the man who was struck. Security guards escorted the parties involved out of the building. Davis was of course ejected. The fan, however was later released and allowed to return to the game in the United Center in time to see the end of the game. The Bulls' Ben Gordon sunk the game-winning shot.
The league understood the situation involved with Davis and therefore softened the penalty for player misconduct. The Vice President and Commissioner still felt it's absolutely unnecessary for players to charge into the stands and interfere with any fans for whatever reason. Such actions won't be tolerated and adequate punishment is in order. As a decent human being and fan though you can't blame Antonio Davis for his decision. Anybody who cares about a family member would have done the same thing. Players, players' wives, and fans need to co-exist in a fun, lively environment without taking gestures or comments too personal. Doing so would make the pro basketball experience much more enjoyable for everyone.
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