11-22-2021, 03:32 PM
(11-22-2021, 02:52 PM)michaeltex Wrote: I don't think he was asking if Stewart was OK, he was asking the ref for a foul to be called.
Listening to a couple of national NBA talkers trying to make it seem like it was just a natural reaction, but LBJ definitely moved with violence in mind. Then made a business decision to let others do his fighting for him.
Silver will probably kiss his ass and drop a fine on him.
Stewart did get out of control and probably deserves something, but I can see why he might feel that way. He's all bloody and LBJ is standing at the other end just giving him the eye. Respect to the staffers who were trying to get in his way, that was above and beyond.
I kind of see the middle ground. For those that defend LeBron's actions, yes he appeared to be trying to break free of the Detroit players grasp. For those that think LeBron was trying to hurt the player intentionally, I do think he balled his fist and swung his elbow and fist with malice but I don't think the intention was facial contact, it's just unfortunate the Detroit player's head was lower and caught the brunt of the blow instead of a body shot. LeBron deserves the ejection and I'd be fine with a suspension as well.