Hell, let’s just call him Ron Artest for the purpose of talking about this altercation cuz there was nothing peaceful about it. NBA Commissioner David Stern has suspended “Ron” for 7 games which carries into the playoffs. This is a bad time to lose “Ron” because Matt Barnes is also injured. In statement, Stern said
The concussion suffered by James Harden demonstrates the danger posed by violent acts of this kind, particularly when they are directed at one’s head area. We remain committed to taking necessary measures to protect the safety of NBA players, including the imposition of appropiate penalties for players with a history of on-court altercations
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