Antonio Davis into the stands

JohnnyKK · 01-19-2006, 10:47 PM

So Knicks forward Antonio Davis jumped into the stands last night.... not to fight a fan, but to protect his wife who was having some sort of confrontation with a fan.

Davis threw no punches... and was pretty much calm throughout.

Today, the league suspended him 5 games. Is that fair?

I say that's a couple too many. I understand the need to suspend the guy because you can't head into the stands. But he was protecting his family, which is something I think most people would do.

**jkeithc82** · 01-20-2006, 12:37 AM

I don't agree with the punishment, but Stern wants it to be known especially after last season, that players are not to go into the stands for any reason. My question is, where is the security to protect the fans? Nice to see that hasn't really gotten better.

**NNTB** · 01-20-2006, 12:39 AM

I saw that on Sportscenter this morning... that just not right...

**EME** · 01-20-2006, 12:41 AM

If I felt my wife was in danger, I'd go into the stands too.

I thought he handled himself in a calm, dignified way. He just went up there and made sure everything was OK. It didn't look like he even yelled at the guy or anything... I think he just stood between the other people and his wife.

What if someone in the front row had a medical problem and one of the players knew CPR and went into the stands to save them.... would they be suspended 5 games for that??

I don't think what he did deserved a 5 game suspension at all.

- EME

**Pj-Macx** · 01-20-2006, 04:59 AM

I agree.. I saw this on sports channel tonight.. and this is so stupid.. there is no reason for him to be suspended for protecting his wife.. what if the guy that was arguing with his wife hit her.. is he supposed to just stand there and watch.. give me a break.. he was doing what any husband, wife, family member would do in the same situation..

The guy that was giving her a hard time.. says now that she touched him.. and is now sueing Davis and his wife for $1,000,000.00 that is just as bad as the fine and suspension that was handed out by the NBA...

~~zakk11~~ · 01-20-2006, 05:09 AM

i would of ran up to the stands too, i dont see why he got in trouble at all, if anything they should of left it up to his coach cause the only thing he did wrong was stop playing, i think that they should have the family of the players sit in the front row with the celeberties or in a box seat where the players know they are safe, that guy is a pussy for trying to get 1,000,000 for her "touching him" people these days are sue crazy, i worked at a vet and my old boss was trying to calm down a lady when they had to put down her dog and he just put his hand on her shoulder and said its going to be ok, and later she took him to court and sued the vet

**Pj-Macx** · 01-20-2006, 06:04 AM

Yea, this sueing people over stupid crap is something I dont understand... it is not something I would not do.. unless it is medically needed.. IE a car accident where one of my children are severly hurt.. and has huge hospital bills because someone else was not doing what they were supposed to be doing..

Richo · 01-20-2006, 09:25 AM

i saw it on Sportscentre also. I am dissappointed in the NBA for the punishment they gave.

I mean his was seeing if everything was alright with his WIFE. no punches, no loud voice or anything. so the NBA needs to re-think punishments for CRIMES.

IMO his actions weren't a crime

pammiejoe6 · 01-20-2006, 01:35 PM

i think its TOTAL BS that he got suspended at ALL....protecting his wife is one of his marriage vows...they shouldnt be allowed to fine or suspend him for being a great hubby and caring about his woman.....

there should be certain exclusions when it comes to things like this....

BTW did the guy get put in jail for hitting that woman?

**jkeithc82** · 01-20-2006, 09:37 PM

Again, security needs to step up period. 5 games is too much, I would have rather seen a fine a maybe a game if anything. I'm going to go back in time for this example but remember what happened many years ago to tennis star Monica Seles? What if this "fan" did tohe same thing to Davis' wife?

**Pj-Macx** · 01-20-2006, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pammiejoe6

i think its TOTAL BS that he got suspended at ALL....protecting his wife is one of his marriage vows...they shouldnt be allowed to fine or suspend him for being a great hubby and caring about his woman.....

there should be certain exclusions when it comes to things like this....

BTW did the guy get put in jail for hitting that woman?

He didnt actually hit her.. it was more of a verbal arguement.. but he is claiming she "touched" him.. and that is why he is sueing...

pammiejoe6 · 01-21-2006, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pj-Macx

He didnt actually hit her.. it was more of a verbal arguement.. but he is claiming she "touched" him.. and that is why he is sueing...

ahhhh....well label him a moron....LOL

01-19-2006, 10:47 PM	#1
JohnnyKK New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 17 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Antonio Davis into the stands So Knicks forward Antonio Davis jumped into the stands last night.... not to fight a fan, but to protect his wife who was having some sort of confrontation with a fan. Davis threw no punches... and was pretty much calm throughout. Today, the league suspended him 5 games. Is that fair? I say that's a couple too many. I understand the need to suspend the guy because you can't head into the stands. But he was protecting his family, which is something I think most people would do. __________________ "The only correct actions are those that demand no explanation and no apology" - Red Auerbach Ultimate Celtics Fan-Site: www.redsarmy.com

01-20-2006, 12:37 AM	#2
jkeithc82 Moderating Wizard Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,066 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	I don't agree with the punishment, but Stern wants it to be known especially after last season, that players are not to go into the stands for any reason. My question is, where is the security to protect the fans? Nice to see that hasn't really gotten better. __________________ www.scivation.com www.primaforce.com

01-20-2006, 12:39 AM	#3
NNTB rEVOLutionary Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL Posts: 2,451 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 161	I saw that on Sportscenter this morning... that just not right... __________________ "This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or exercise their revolutionary right to overthrow it." Abraham Lincoln

01-20-2006, 12:41 AM	#4
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,651 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 55	If I felt my wife was in danger, I'd go into the stands too. I thought he handled himself in a calm, dignified way. He just went up there and made sure everything was OK. It didn't look like he even yelled at the guy or anything... I think he just stood between the other people and his wife. What if someone in the front row had a medical problem and one of the players knew CPR and went into the stands to save them.... would they be suspended 5 games for that?? I don't think what he did deserved a 5 game suspension at all. - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

01-20-2006, 04:59 AM	#5
Pj-Macx Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 4,089 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 75	I agree.. I saw this on sports channel tonight.. and this is so stupid.. there is no reason for him to be suspended for protecting his wife.. what if the guy that was arguing with his wife hit her.. is he supposed to just stand there and watch.. give me a break.. he was doing what any husband, wife, family member would do in the same situation.. The guy that was giving her a hard time.. says now that she touched him.. and is now sueing Davis and his wife for $1,000,000.00 that is just as bad as the fine and suspension that was handed out by the NBA... __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

01-20-2006, 05:09 AM	#6
~~zakk11~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 54 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	i would of ran up to the stands too, i dont see why he got in trouble at all, if anything they should of left it up to his coach cause the only thing he did wrong was stop playing, i think that they should have the family of the players sit in the front row with the celeberties or in a box seat where the players know they are safe, that guy is a pussy for trying to get 1,000,000 for her "touching him" people these days are sue crazy, i worked at a vet and my old boss was trying to calm down a lady when they had to put down her dog and he just put his hand on her shoulder and said its going to be ok, and later she took him to court and sued the vet

01-20-2006, 06:04 AM	#7
Pj-Macx Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 4,089 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 75	Yea, this sueing people over stupid crap is something I dont understand... it is not something I would not do.. unless it is medically needed.. IE a car accident where one of my children are severly hurt.. and has huge hospital bills because someone else was not doing what they were supposed to be doing.. __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

01-20-2006, 09:25 AM	#8
Richo IMPC Contestant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 491 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 12	i saw it on Sportscentre also. I am dissappointed in the NBA for the punishment they gave. I mean his was seeing if everything was alright with his WIFE. no punches, no loud voice or anything. so the NBA needs to re-think punishments for CRIMES. IMO his actions weren't a crime __________________ Richo's Road to Track & Field Journal Thread http://www.ironmass.com/forums/worko...ack-field.html ----------------------------------------------------- Stats Age - 18 Weight - 50kg 1RM Benchpress - 42.25kg 1RM Barbell Row - 45kg 50m Time - 8secs Standing Long Jump - 2.20m -----------------------------------------------------

01-20-2006, 01:35 PM	#9
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,163 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 84	i think its TOTAL BS that he got suspended at ALL....protecting his wife is one of his marriage vows...they shouldnt be allowed to fine or suspend him for being a great hubby and caring about his woman..... there should be certain exclusions when it comes to things like this.... BTW did the guy get put in jail for hitting that woman?

01-20-2006, 09:37 PM	#10
jkeithc82 Moderating Wizard Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,066 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Again, security needs to step up period. 5 games is too much, I would have rather seen a fine a maybe a game if anything. I'm going to go back in time for this example but remember what happened many years ago to tennis star Monica Seles? What if this "fan" did tohe same thing to Davis' wife? __________________ www.scivation.com www.primaforce.com

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