I'd say one, but because it went into the fans, there's a good chance he'll get two.
I don't think Rondo punched Humphries; it was more of a 'double-stiff-wristed-open-handed' slap to the face.
I think Gerald Wallace needs to be suspended longer, though. He just jumped right into it and attacked KG, who had done nothing at that point. KG didn't even fight back, he was just trying to grab Rondo. Same for Pierce, but Reggie Evans was grabbing him. I don't think Evans should get in trouble, but Wallace pulled an absolute bush league move on KG. Disgusting
That's actually a great point. It going into the fans may play a factor in a suspension decision. I'm still sticking with 0 or 1, but excellent point.
I still think there is no way he gets less than three. The only thing that holds me back from that is the post above about the Williams suspension.
I also agree that Wallace should get at least one for his part. He went in looking to fight, you could see the expression on KGs face go,"get off me im going to get Rondo." And my favorite part of the clip is when Doc comes up to Wallace with the puzzled expression pushes him back and basically says, "What are you doin?"
Regardless, what a dumb move by Rondo. The only reason he did this was because Humphries blocked him a few plays prior. I love the fact of sticking up for your teammate. But this was just an overblown punk move and to be missing Rondo is not what the Celtics need at all right now.
How do you know what Rondo's motive was? Seriously, how can you just throw that out there?
He's pulling a felger, who said on Sports tonight that Rondo knew the Streak was likely over (since he had 3 assists at the time) and got himself tossed so he could say "well i would have broken it but.."
Mike is a moron.
As to the suspension, I'm thinking 5 at least, because SC is doing nothing but playing footage of that scared kid they almost trampled and calling it a "scary moment" where they "brawled in the stands!"
you know how stern feels about any kind of interaction with the crowd, and Rondo has a history.
Felger isn't a moron, he is a contrarian.
As for the suspension, has there ever been a suspension anywhere close to that, when no punches were thrown?
Yea, I get that being the boston version of skip bayless is felger's gimmick, but inventing a vast conspiracy where rondo decided to go out and get himself tossed because he though it would preserve the streak is moronic.
Well, alot of people are claiming there was a punch thrown. and If the NBA agrees that the little half shove towards hump's face was a punch, then i predict a slightly less sever punishment for the knicks nuggets brawl.
Considering Nate, who pretty much played the rondo roll in that one pre carmelo cheap shots, got 10 and 6 respectively, I don't think 5 is so outrageous given Rondo's discipline history.
I hope I'm wrong and It's 1 or none, but 5 wouldn't shock me in the slightest.