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Some video of a semi-famous event just emerged recently, and I thought it'd be fun to share. Willis Reed basically single-handedly fighting around half-a-dozen Lakers in the late 60s, and somehow it's consistently lopsided in his favor. The league promptly smacked this down by issuing a $50 fine
. Video and story:
http://deadspin.com/video-finally-surfaces-of-willis-reed-fighting-the-enti-1649175530
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The fine? $50.
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Quote from: D.o.s. on October 22, 2014, 01:49:46 PM
The fine? $50.
I snuck that in on a ninja edit. Pretty funny detail.
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It's worth noting, though, that Reed claims the league wanted to boot him from the NBA -- until they saw the tape and realized he didn't punch first.
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Quote from: nickagneta on October 22, 2014, 01:55:00 PM
Welcome to 50's and 60's NBA basketball
Eh, that was pretty unusual even for then, which is why it's been a quasi-urban legend ever since.
I liked the little side note that some fans got into the mix on the court. Yet another thing that would get taken MUCH more seriously these days.
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Talk about a man amongst boys, he let them have it.
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