Charges have now been filed on five of the Indiana Pacers players. Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson, Anthony Johnson, and David Harrison have all been charged with assault and battery, misdemeanors that will likely give the players minor fines assuming that they all have clean records. Five fans have also been charged for assault and battery. One fan, who threw a chair during the fight, has been charged with a felony and could face a few years in prison due to his other convictions.
I think the charges are fitting for what happened, however I don't think that anybody is too worried about having a misdemeanor on their record. Many of these guys in the NBA grew up a step away from prison and probably have been involved with the police before. When "applying" for a job in the NBA, i'm pretty sure if your resume says you have a couple misdemeanors, but you average a triple double...you'll probably still get a contract.
I'm just pleased the Wolves won't have to face Indiana in the finals. This event has ruined their season. They were a contender too. Go Wolves.
Posted by: Christopher Schultz at December 9, 2004 3:09 PMThis is true. But I think the real trouble for the Wolves is not necesarrily in the Eastern conference. The west is ridiculously good, the Sonics, Spurs, Mavericks, Suns, and even teams like the Clippers have proven themselves this year. Its crazy to think that the Clippers could make the playoffs.
Posted by: Jeremiah Linder at December 10, 2004 2:14 PMThis is the first one that created me sigh with alleviation. Posting something of your own for the world to find out is a very very own business. I suppose that in case the blog feels to you, then it is befitting the world.
Posted by: Eliza Hert at January 15, 2011 1:51 AM