Legendary star

Chapter 635 Big Ticket

Just as Magic Johnson guessed, the Eastern Conference Finals between the Pacers and Pistons quickly became a hot topic in the United States, not only in the NBA and the sports sector, it can be said that the entire American media used the front page headlines the next day Covered what happened during the game, the largest on-court brawl in NBA history, in which eight out of 10 players were on the field in a game broadcast live to the world Participating in this gang fight, Ron Artest of the Pistons was beaten into a concussion and went into shock on the spot. It is almost impossible to easily touch such a serious gang fight.

"This is the ugliest game I have ever seen. The two strongest teams in the Eastern Conference should have contributed a wonderful duel for all the fans who pay attention to them. The protagonist of this game should also be the cut Richard Hamilton scored 45 points, and NN Hilario scored 24 points and 21 rebounds, but unfortunately, the gang fight in the opening 5 minutes of this game ruined all of this, which surprised me especially The most important thing is Meng Xu. When he knocked down Ron Artest and Ben Wallace with continuous punches, there was only one thought in my mind at that time, that is, this guy should not appear on the NBA court. His place is the WBA, he should be up against Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield."

"If the league fails to properly deal with what happened yesterday, the reputation that the NBA has built up over 50 years is likely to be ruined!"

A number of famous NBA coaches including Phil Jackson, Adelman, Pat Riley, Jeff Van Gundy also spoke with various media about what happened in the game between the Pacers and the Pistons , made a severe condemnation, especially Meng Xu, who knocked down Ron Artest and Ben Wallace one after another, became the target of public criticism, and was criticized by a group of famous coaches who had their own thoughts.

The NBA’s decision on the punishment for this fight came very quickly. It is said that after the group fight, NBA President David Stern urgently called a group of high-level NBA officials to discuss how to minimize the impact of this matter. , but under the crap of Phil Jackson and others, it is impossible for David Stern to show mercy. Although the fine issued by the NBA can be called the highest in history, but in After this ticket came out, it still caused huge controversy.

Pistons small forward Ron Artest was suspended for 10 games and fined $10 as the culprit for causing the brawl. Meng Xu, James Posey, Tony Allen, Ben Wallace, and Chauncey Billups were all suspended for 5 games. , and fined $8.

Eight players were suspended for a total of 8 games and fined $45. Both the number of suspensions and the amount of fines are the highest in NBA history. However, after the fine was released, public opinion in the United States was in an uproar. Coming to the NBA, Meng Xu's punishment was too light. Ron Artest, who was beaten into a concussion by Meng Xu and went into shock on the spot, was suspended for 51 games while he was still lying in the hospital. Suspended for 10 games, although the fuse of this gang fight was caused by Ron Artest attacking Meng Xu, but KO Ron Artest and beat Ben Wallace Meng Xu, with a bruised nose and swollen face, was suspended for 3 games and fined 3 US dollars, which was obviously too light.

"What happened to Ron is his own fault. He deserves the suspension and the fine, but what does it mean to beat Ron into a concussion and beat Ben with blood all over his face and suspend him for 3 games?"

"I'm not questioning the decision of the league, I just hope that every player can get fair treatment, we will not forget, Mr. David Stern emphasized again and again, this is a healthy, green and fair league! "

"Ron is still lying on the hospital bed, and the executioner hasn't called Ron until now. He should apologize to Ron for what he did!"

As the president of the Pistons, Joe Dumars held a press conference after the league's punishment came out, expressing his support for the league's decision on punishment, and at the same time taking the opportunity to express his dissatisfaction with the league's obvious partiality, but it has not yet come. The league responded, and Jordan, who had always been unhappy with the Pistons, jumped out and taunted Joe Dumars, saying that Joe Dumars and the Pistons owed him an apology.

"Xiao Xu, the current trend of public opinion is not good for you." Shortly after the group fight, Meng Xu and others were repeatedly instructed by Larry Bird to keep a low profile at this time and stop talking loudly. It's fueling, so after the alliance announced the punishment of Meng Xu, Meng Xu has been staying at home, sweating in the gym, and He Hui, as a good housemate, has always been with him except for contacting some public relations. By Meng Xu's side.

"Didn't Larry just say that the league will not change the punishment decision, as long as I keep a low profile for a while, the storm will naturally pass, so we don't need to worry too much about the attitude of these media." Put it down With a dumbbell in his hand, Meng Xu walked up to He Hui and sat down. He took her hand and signaled her not to worry. Larry Bird and Pacers owner Simon Brothers were at the top of the public relations alliance and sponsors, and He Hui also Wash Meng Xu's land through the Internet, so this storm will pass soon.

"What I'm more worried about now is the following games." This penalty caused heavy losses to the Pacers and Pistons who were playing in the conference finals. In the game, both Rick Carlisle and Larry Brown could only use the bench lineup to complete the game. After a hard battle in overtime, relying on Richard Hamilton's lore, the Pistons scored 93 at home. They beat the Pacers by 91 and moved the big score to 2 to 2.
For the Pistons, the team's defensive pillar Ben Wallace, the perimeter defensive gate Ron Artest, and the team's core Chauncey Billups were all suspended, but as the top scorer of the Pistons, Richard Hamilton was spared, while the Pacers were significantly more affected by the suspension. After Meng Xu, Jermaine O'Neal, and James Posey were collectively absent, the Pacers were already facing the Pistons. There is no advantage anymore,
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