2024-02-15 13:38:36
Pistons captain Stewart was arrested by Phoenix police following he punched Suns center Urbans before the game. (Photo/Dazhi Image Reuters)
Before the Pistons’ game once morest the Suns on the 15th, team leader Isaiah Stewart suddenly punched Suns backup center Drew Eubanks in front of the Suns’ home tunnel, and Arrested by Phoenix police. In response to this unexpected incident, NBA officials will also intervene in the investigation and try to clarify the reason why Stewart “attacked” Urbans.
According to a report by “The Athletic” authoritative reporter Shams Charania, Stewart suddenly went to the tunnel of the Suns home arena for unknown reasons before the start of today’s game between the Pistons and the Suns, and shouted at Urbans on the spot. fist. However, the reason for the dispute between the two has not yet been clarified, and NBA officials are expected to launch an investigation following receiving the surveillance footage.
In addition, the Phoenix police also issued a statement today, saying that the police received a report at 4:45 pm local time and learned that two players had a conflict in the player tunnel. After the dispute intensified, Stewart also Punch was thrown at Urbans, causing the latter to suffer minor injuries. However, Stewart has been released following receiving a summons and being arrested, but the case remains to be clarified.
After Stewart suffered a bloody elbow from James in 2011, he also got angry and tried to argue with the opponent. (Photo/Dazhi Image Associated Press)
The Suns officially stressed that Urbans was attacked “for no reason.” They seriously condemned these acts of violence and did not 100% support Urbans. They will cooperate with the local police and NBA officials. , trying to investigate the truth of this incident.
Stewart has played a total of 35 games for the Pistons so far this season, averaging 11 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, and also has a 37.4% three-point shooting rate. However, due to the impact of an ankle injury, he has been unable to continue consecutively. Missed 8 games.
It is worth mentioning that Stewart became angry on the spot following being elbowed by Lakers star LeBron James in 2021 and his face bled, and he tried to find an argument with the opponent. Afterwards, in addition to James being suspended for the first time in his career, Stewart was also suspended for 2 games by the league.
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