Well Does he?

[TriggerMN]

Of course he does!! Most stars do.

To paraphrase an NBA official who I have spoken to on the matter, "People are paying hundreds of dollars to go see an NBA game. Do you think they would rather see Shaq run over somebody and dunk the ball, or do you think they want to see him sitting on the bench all game in foul trouble?"

The rules are bent differently for stars, period. It's why the NBA is less basketball and more entertainment. It's FAAAAAAAAANTASTIC!!! Remember?