Post#2 » by BearlyBallin » Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:23 pm
Numerous Magic players could be facing suspension for leaving the bench area during an altercation. Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony, Wendell Carter Jr, Gary Harris, Mo Bamba, R.J. Hampton, Terrence Ross and Admiral Schofield were the players out of the game as the Orlando bench emptied.
“I need an explanation about the decision because my understanding is you can’t leave the bench area and escalate a situation,” Pistons coach Dwane Casey said. “That’s when really bad things can happen.”
Franz Wagner said the Magic players didn't feel they had a choice.
“We’re aware of the rule, but things like that usually happen on the court, not on one of the benches,” he said. “Your worry is that your teammate is down there amongst the whole other team.”
— From ESPN
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They may end up handing out suspensions but I’m sure it will be staggered over a few games.
I’ve been at the center of a similar situation. Got a baseball bat across the jaw when I went into a crowd of about 20-30 people attacking someone under them. At the time I just reacted. No time to think. It was where I had left a class of children with two other adult counselors. All I knew was I had to make sure it wasn’t one of my children at the bottom of that pile.
Stay glued to the bench? Easy to say when it’s not your brother at the bottom of the pile or a child under your care & protection.
Tsze-Kung asked, "Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life?"
The Master said, "Is not Reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others."
~ Confucius about 500 BC
