Thread: Jermain O'neal's suspension cut to 15 games.
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Old 12-23-2004, 11:35 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by VonErich Lives
Huh? He blind sided the guy, yeah he was on the court, but O'neal flew out of nowhere and blindsided the guy.

That being said, I can see Stern challenging it, simple because he doesn't want a precident where the arbitrator can over-rule the nba's suspensions.
1. The guy was on the court

2. He was looking for a fight

3. He was winding up to punch a player

Thats justification to take him out IMO. And a punch was excessive which is why he deserves 15 instead of 5 or 7.

Of course Stern will appeal it. Ratings are nice but sending a message to players and fans that this kind of stuff isn't tolerated is more important.
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