NBA》The young Warriors player was ejected after punching him! The league is firing on the best defensive players of the past
Quick Look
- Warriors player Smart punched Bessie in the face during the game against the Rockets and was ejected for a second-degree flagrant foul.
- The NBA announced that Smart was suspended for 3 games without salary during the period and will miss games against the Jazz, Wizards and Heat.
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Why It Matters
Smart was the best defensive player in the past. He played for the Lakers last season and joined the Rockets in the off-season for 13 million US dollars in two years. Has played 9 games this season.
"Smart guy" Smart was suspended from the league for punching someone. (File photo)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Yesterday during the Warriors-Rockets game, former best defensive player Marcus Smart had a conflict with Warriors youngster Charles Bassey. Smart even punched Bassey and was ejected. The league issued a punishment today, and Smart will be suspended for 3 games.
At the end of the third quarter of yesterday's game, Smart got into a fight with Bessie under the basket. Dissatisfied with Bessie's actions, Smart rushed forward to argue and punched Bessie in the face. Players from both sides swarmed around and pulled Smart and Bessie apart. Fortunately, the conflict did not expand in the end. In the end, Smart was directly ejected for a second-level flagrant foul.
NBA executive vice president and director James Jones announced today that Smart will be suspended for three games and will not be able to play in the next games against the Jazz, Wizards and Heat. No salary will be paid during the suspension.
Smart showed his former style with the Lakers last season, playing 62 games, averaging 9.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game, shooting 39.5% from the field and 33.1% from the three-point range. Smart declined the $5.4 million player option in the off-season and joined the Rockets for $13 million in two years after becoming free. He played 9 games this season, averaging 8.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 40% from the three-point range.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Smart will miss three games against Jazz, Wizards and Heat
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will Smart appeal his suspension?
- Whether Bessie was injured and the extent of the injury
