Ron Artest

[Sal Giaco]

Originally posted by JRutledge
I agree that Artest crossed a line, but it was not like he just went up into the stands without provocation.

JR - I think we understand why Artest did what he did but the bottom line is.... Provoked or unprovoked, a player can NOT go into the stands and hit the fans - NOT for any reason PERIOD!

We know that what that fan did can be considered assault and what he did was idiotic, moranic and probably a crime - but as a player, coach or official in the NBA, you CAN'T cross that line (go into the stands) and take matters into your own hands.

Agree??? Now lets end this neverending discussion because we are all starting to repeat ourselves.