No suspension for Pietrus
The league has decided against suspending Orlando's Mickael Pietrus for his two-handed shove in the back of a dunking Pau Gasol in the closing seconds of Game 4. Pietrus received a flagrant-1 foul, which meant the play was automatically reviewed by the league. Gasol was furious at Pietrus, chest-bumping him after the play and screaming in his face.
that's such BS! it wasn't a two-handed shove he slammed his fists into Gasols back...
The Stu Jackson Controversies continue
How do I contact the league to let them know the following:
I'm an avid fan of basketball. I will not be watching the remainder of the NBA Finals because Pietrus was not suspended. Pietrus set a terrible example for kids, high school players, college players, league players, and pick-up game artists. I've seen it happen, it has happened to me, and I've never done it to another player. It isn't right, it isn't safe, and it isn't acceptable. The NBA has let me down as a fan of basketball. Pietrus' attack was not basketball and is a punishable offense. While some actions deserve punishments on the court (free throws), others (like this one) command an off-court punishment from the league. I should think that the player's association should also have a method for levying fines or sanctions against players who commit this kind of act on the court.