Miles Bridges throws his mouth guard at a girl

[whitehops]

bizarre to question all Americans over something that hasn't even happened. Lots of big talkers on internet forums from all over the world. This isn't a uniquely American trait.

Almost certainly there will be no lawsuit filed by the person hit by the mouthpiece. As you say, he realized he did wrong and is going to make immediate amends and I'm sure she will accept his apology because most people aren't looking to file lawsuits but instead be reasonable members of society. Yes, even in America.

again, one of the first replies to someone commending bridges for owning up was (paraphrased), "silly move, he's more vulnerable in litigation now".

the fact there were multiple posts on the first page or two even suggesting legal action was so bizarre to me so i simply asked the question.

[HanzGruber]

Did steph get suspended when he hit a girl vs the cavs? Suing is a bit much as nice as it would be to get a million bucks for a mouthpiece hitting you. Just take the Jordan’s and season tickets and call it a day

[bstein14]

That's 100% correct. A fan tosses a plastic cup at Ron Artest they get a lifetime ban from the Arena. What does a player get for throwing something, similarly lightweight, at a fan that hits them in the face. Honestly think 1 game might be too light.

i think the issue of the fan throwing the cup at artest was more fans interrupting the game - i'm assuming anyone who streaks at a sports event gets a lifetime ban too.

not sure how the league will assess the situation but earlier this season porzingis kicked the ball into the stands and got ejected along with a $15K fine. paul george got the exact same penalty in 2016.

this season nurkic grabbed a fan's phone and threw it, he got a $40K fine. rodney hood did the same in 2018 and got fined $35K. neither got suspensions as far as i can tell.

so my guess is bridges gets a game suspension to start next season and a similar fine to porzingis. there might be an extra game or a little higher fine because it didn't look good happening to a minor but i don't think they'll come down much harder than that.

A huge difference in what Bridges did, which is literally assault and battery of a minor throwing something in their face. He didn't just toss it he threw it as hard as he could with a wind up and it hit a child right. If her parents wanted to press charges, the evidence is very clear he could easily be doing jail time for that. That's 100% how the law works. You can't be a grown man and angrily throw something in the face of a child and think there are not significant consequences for that.

[Texas Chuck]

bizarre to question all Americans over something that hasn't even happened. Lots of big talkers on internet forums from all over the world. This isn't a uniquely American trait.

Almost certainly there will be no lawsuit filed by the person hit by the mouthpiece. As you say, he realized he did wrong and is going to make immediate amends and I'm sure she will accept his apology because most people aren't looking to file lawsuits but instead be reasonable members of society. Yes, even in America.

again, one of the first replies to someone commending bridges for owning up was (paraphrased), "silly move, he's more vulnerable in litigation now".

the fact there were multiple posts on the first page or two even suggesting legal action was so bizarre to me so i simply asked the question.

But do you know those posters are American? IDK seemed like a clear implication that this was a uniquely American reaction and I don't understand the basis of that. Now if this young woman sues him, I'll look like an idiot and you can mock me relentlessly and I will take it but I think we should try and avoid generalizations where we can. Even against Americans.

[amcoolio]

I don't think you can get assault and battery charges by accidently hitting someone with a mouthguard lol

[bstein14]

I don't think you can get assault and battery charges by accidently hitting someone with a mouthguard lol

It wasn't an accident. He literally threw it at people in the crowd on purpose. He might have missed the target that was intended but that's like saying if I throw a rock at someone and instead hit a girl in the face that I didn't want to hit I can't be charged. Do you really think if I got angry and I threw something and it hit a child in a face their parents don't have a right to press charges on me? Of course they do.

[Duffman100]

bizarre to question all Americans over something that hasn't even happened. Lots of big talkers on internet forums from all over the world. This isn't a uniquely American trait.

Almost certainly there will be no lawsuit filed by the person hit by the mouthpiece. As you say, he realized he did wrong and is going to make immediate amends and I'm sure she will accept his apology because most people aren't looking to file lawsuits but instead be reasonable members of society. Yes, even in America.

again, one of the first replies to someone commending bridges for owning up was (paraphrased), "silly move, he's more vulnerable in litigation now".

the fact there were multiple posts on the first page or two even suggesting legal action was so bizarre to me so i simply asked the question.

But do you know those posters are American? IDK seemed like a clear implication that this was a uniquely American reaction and I don't understand the basis of that. Now if this young woman sues him, I'll look like an idiot and you can mock me relentlessly and I will take it but I think we should try and avoid generalizations where we can. Even against Americans.

The United States does have a reputation of being an very litigious country.

[azcatz11]

I don't think you can get assault and battery charges by accidently hitting someone with a mouthguard lol

You absolutely can. Spitting is a crime also. If that young lady wanted to press charges, she could. Hopefully this all goes by the waist b/c he clearly didn't mean any harm

[whitehops]

A huge difference in what Bridges did, which is literally assault and battery of a minor throwing something in their face. He didn't just toss it he threw it as hard as he could with a wind up and it hit a child right. If her parents wanted to press charges, the evidence is very clear he could easily be doing jail time for that. That's 100% how the law works. You can't be a grown man and angrily throw something in the face of a child and think there are not significant consequences for that.

again, i don't know american laws very well but wouldn't this just be battery and not assault and battery?

i don't want to go too far down this path since it's taking away from bridges' actual action but i was just wondering.

[Boardbreaker]

I don't think you can get assault and battery charges by accidently hitting someone with a mouthguard lol

It wasn't an accident. He literally threw it at people in the crowd on purpose. He might have missed the target that was intended but that's like saying if I throw a rock at someone and instead hit a girl in the face that I didn't want to hit I can't be charged. Do you really think if I got angry and I threw something and it hit a child in a face their parents don't have a right to press charges on me? Of course they do.

You’re overreacting here. Really dumb move on his part but no one got hurt. She didn’t even flinch. She gets merch/tickets while he gets a fine and maybe one game suspension and everyone moves on with their lives.

[whitehops]

But do you know those posters are American? IDK seemed like a clear implication that this was a uniquely American reaction and I don't understand the basis of that. Now if this young woman sues him, I'll look like an idiot and you can mock me relentlessly and I will take it but I think we should try and avoid generalizations where we can. Even against Americans.

i guess you could blame seinfeld for spoofing the "mcdonald's hot coffee" lawsuit. i realize that was a long time ago but even americans are/were making fun of americans for frivolous litigation.

[bstein14]

A huge difference in what Bridges did, which is literally assault and battery of a minor throwing something in their face. He didn't just toss it he threw it as hard as he could with a wind up and it hit a child right. If her parents wanted to press charges, the evidence is very clear he could easily be doing jail time for that. That's 100% how the law works. You can't be a grown man and angrily throw something in the face of a child and think there are not significant consequences for that.

again, i don't know american laws very well but wouldn't this just be battery and not assault and battery?

i don't want to go too far down this path since it's taking away from bridges' actual action but i was just wondering.

Battery is worse. You can throw something at someone and miss and it can still be an assault. An assault can just be a verbal threat. If you make contact with the object you throw at someone it becomes assault and battery. Most states, its a worse punishment if that assault and or battery go against a minor.

If NBA players want a fan banned for life from the Arena for throwing something at a player, the NBA shouldn't just suspend a player for 1 game for throwing something at a fan. It should be significantly more or else there's a huge double standard.

[Liver_Pooty]

Just suspend him for next years play in game which will be the 3rd year in a row the hornets get obliterated in it.

[Mephariel]

it was an accident and he reached out to find the woman and apologize after the game.

Yeah, it was a total accident the mouth guard went flying into the stands. He meant to hit some fan with it even if it wasnt the girl.

Even though this isnt a big deal and I'm sure the girl is fine and would be happy if he gave her a jersey of his and favorite Hawks player, but the NBA needs to send a message. Just as it is unacceptable for a fan to throw anything at a player, it should be unacceptable as a player towards a fan. Honestly think it should be a hefty fine and a couple games.

You are probably right about the fine and suspension. But the difference is, has a player ever throw something at a fan that didn't talk **** first?

[Infinite Llamas]

Curry was fined 50k for tossing a mouth guard. No suspension iirc

[Nate505]

**** moron.

[Nate505]

again, one of the first replies to someone commending bridges for owning up was (paraphrased), "silly move, he's more vulnerable in litigation now".

the fact there were multiple posts on the first page or two even suggesting legal action was so bizarre to me so i simply asked the question.

But do you know those posters are American? IDK seemed like a clear implication that this was a uniquely American reaction and I don't understand the basis of that. Now if this young woman sues him, I'll look like an idiot and you can mock me relentlessly and I will take it but I think we should try and avoid generalizations where we can. Even against Americans.

The United States does have a reputation of being an very litigious country.

Yes and it's well deserved.

This case might be different though. In an era where covid cases are still around, nobody wants to be hit in the face with some piece of plastic that has been riding in a guy's mouth for a couple hours.

[rtiff68]

I am in no way excusing what he did, but people outraging like he just assassinated someone after reacting that way emotionally during a sporting event are being ridiculous.

…and people doubling down on the “outrage” because he immediately owned up to it publicly and sought to make amends…are worse.

[KembaWalker]

But do you know those posters are American? IDK seemed like a clear implication that this was a uniquely American reaction and I don't understand the basis of that. Now if this young woman sues him, I'll look like an idiot and you can mock me relentlessly and I will take it but I think we should try and avoid generalizations where we can. Even against Americans.

The United States does have a reputation of being an very litigious country.

Yes and it's well deserved.

This case might be different though. In an era where covid cases are still around, nobody wants to be hit in the face with some piece of plastic that has been riding in a guy's mouth for a couple hours.

not to defend his actions, just as a thought experiment, why is it different than Beverley throwing his sweaty jersey and headband in the stands? cause they won?

[Richard4444]

He should not be so worried about litigation. It's not a really serious matter. She did not get hurt or get traumatized.

It's a PR nightmare. Especially in a contract year.

If he is smart, he apologizes to her in person and gives a car to her family to make peace.