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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
DeMarcus Cousins Receives Major Punishment After Viral Fan Altercation
DeMarcus Cousins Receives Major Punishment After Viral Fan Altercation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While DeMarcus Cousins has not played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season, his name was recently brought up once again for having beef with fans. Advertisement With him out of the NBA, the former Sacramento Kings star has been playing for Mets de Guaynabo in the Puerto Rican Professional Basketball League. On Monday, Cousins went viral during a game after he had an altercation with many fans, which quickly found its way onto social media. Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins (4).Ron Chenoy-Imagn Image Cousins was first seen getting into it with a fan courtside that ended up getting him ejected from the game. The confrontation would then expand as fans in the arena began throwing food and drinks at the former NBA star as he walked to the locker room where he had to be held back by multiple people as he tried to go after fans in the stands. Advertisement It was a truly terrible scene, and one that was almost reminiscent of the Malice in the Palace, though it did not escalate quite that much. On Wednesday, Cousins' punishment was announced as he was suspended from the league for the remainder of the season and also fined $4,250 for a 'disqualifying foul, technical foul and acts that incite violence or provocation.' Cousins' fines could also jump to $10,000 if he is unable to show cause as to why he should not be fined more. This is a terrible look for Cousins, which has been a recurring theme during his playing career, especially during his time in the NBA. Jan 21, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) and guard Rajon Rondo (9) celebrate after scoring against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. © Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images Cousins was known for his emotional outbursts in the NBA that led to multiple ejections and technical fouls and he also drew a ton of criticism. Advertisement Of course, the former Kings star has been trying to return to the NBA at some point in the future but after this altercation, it is highly unlikely he returns. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Reggie Miller Showcases Maturity in Response to Stephen Jackson
Over 20 years later, Indiana Pacers fans remember the agony of the Malice at the Palace debacle. The all-out brawl, which bled into the stands, cost a title-contending Pacers team a chance at the 2005 NBA championship. More importantly, it ruined the last season of Pacers legend Reggie Miller, and for that, All the Smoke podcast co-host Stephen Jackson apologized. On Nov. 19, 2004, the Detroit Pistons hosted the Pacers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. In a routine, physical matchup of early 2000s Eastern Conference basketball, an unruly fan threw a drink at Pacers forward Ron Artest, who was lying on a scorer's table after an altercation with Pistons center Ben Wallace. Advertisement With only 49 seconds left in the game, the Pacers' next decision not only led to embarrassment for the league but also ruined Miller's final shot at NBA championship success. Numerous Pacers players, including Jackson, ran into the stands and engaged in fights with fans. The late, great David Stern, who was the NBA's commissioner at the time, imposed significant suspensions on the Pacers, including Artest, Jackson, and Jermaine O'Neal. Despite the lengthy suspensions, the Pacers made the playoffs as the sixth seed, thanks in large part to Rick Carlisle's outstanding coaching. However, in an unfortunate twist, the Pacers would face the Pistons in the first round, who didn't have any suspended players, resulting in the elimination of the Miller-led team. Advertisement On a recent episode of All the Smoke, Jackson acknowledged his faults for Miller's last season being wrecked by the Malice in the Palace. "I never had a chance to tell you that I am sorry," Jackson said. "We all understood what our motivation was for that season. It wasn't for us; it was for you. As a whole motivation for getting things done the right way and getting a championship was for you... With me saying that I love you even more, because you defended me, because you knew I was being a loyal teammate." For a podcast known more for its roasting and lighter tone, Jackson's apology triggered Miller to become emotional. With tears in his eyes and a shaky voice, Miller responded to Jackson's apology. "You don't need to say that to me, man.. You don't need to apologize to me, man... Those last few years in Indiana were my best years," Miller said. "I didn't have my superpowers, but you guys made me feel like I was Superman. Ya'll were some dogs, man... That team, we were stacked, man... You don't need to apologize because that's basketball, that's life." Advertisement Considering Miller spent 18 years with the Pacers, crowning the last few years of his career as his best, conveys how much the O'Neal, Artest, Jackson era meant to the franchise icon. More importantly, his forgiving nature, despite the costly aftermath of the Malice at the Palace, showcases how much he loved his teammates and his maturity in letting go of something that occurred over 20 years ago. Although Miller never won a championship, he has a heart of gold. Related: Doc Rivers Makes Bold Claim About Playoff Series, Should Pacers Be Worried? Related: What Did Tyrese Haliburton Say About Pascal Siakam?
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Sh*t is going to happen': Reggie Miller defends Stephen Jackson while giving an emotional recount of infamous ‘Malice at the Palace' incident
Reggie Miller defends Stephen Jackson while giving an emotional recount of infamous 'Malice at the Palace' incident (Image Credit: Getty Images) Reggie Miller and Stephen Jackson, the two basketball veterans, took fans down memory lane and gave their accounts of the infamous ' Malice at the Palace ' incident, which significantly disrupted the NBA world. Stephen Jackson chose the All The Smoke podcast, which covered the incident, to apologize to Reggie Miller, which left the latter teary-eyed. Reggie Miller defended Stephen Jackson while revisiting 'Malice at the Palace' incident during a podcast In All the Smoke's recent podcast, Reggie Miller and Stephen Jackson came face to face. They revisited the infamous incident, 'Malice at the Palace,' which affected their team's future in the championship and various players' careers. Stephen Jackson extended a heartfelt apology to Reggie Miller for his behavior, which moved him. Responding graciously to the apology, Miller said: 'You don't need to apologize because that's basketball that's life you know shit's going to happen and even though we were short-handed ..when we were short-handed bander Brothers like when people talk about Bander Brothers I mean people forget we had to play the next night with like five or six guys cuz everyone was suspended still made the playoffs and still made the playoffs..' Reggie Miller & Stephen Jackson Reflect on Malice at the Palace Stephen said in his apology: 'I'm glad to see you because this I've never had a chance to tell you that… i'm sorry.. u just let me finish though because like I we all understood what our motivation was for that season it wasn't for us it was for you the whole motivation for getting things done the right way and getting the championship was for you so… I never got a chance to apologize you for my actions now with me saying that I love you even more because you defended me because you knew that I was just being a loyal teammate i wasn't you know what I'm saying i wasn't out there being a thug or nothing like that so it meant a lot to me but we never had a chance to talk about it during the time uh has passed… so much time has passed.. how how have your relationship been with guys that was involved and guys that was on our team' Miller choked up hearing those words from Stephen Jackson. He said he didn't need to apologize and went on to explain what the Indiana Pacers' days meant to him. What 'Malice in the Palace' incident is all about Malice in the Palace is one of the most unfortunate incidents in NBA history . On November 19, 2004, a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons was underway at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan. During the game, the Indiana Pacers' Ron Artest's foul involving the Detroit Pistons' Ben Wallace triggered the events, leading to an uncontrollable physical altercation involving players and coaches from both teams. The matter worsened when a fan threw a beer at Artest, following which the players ran into the stands and fought with fans. Reflecting on the Malice at the Palace: A look back 20 years later The brawl led to several suspensions, including Stephen Jackson's, who was suspended for 30 games, as he mentioned in the podcast. Other suspended players were Artest, Jermaine O'Neal, and Anthony Johnson. Even a few fans involved in the brawl were banned from attending NBA games for life. The fans also faced assault charges and were asked to do community service. The NBA also took some transformative steps and instructed players to dress in business casuals when arriving at the court to play. The dress code stayed till 2014, and was relaxed after Adam Silver took over the commissioner's position after David Stern, who had set the code. Also Read: Klay Thompson's Dream Come True, Plans to Celebrate After He Surpasses Reggie Miller On His Newly Achieved Record What do you think of Stephen Jackson's apology to Reggie Miller? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Indianapolis Star
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Why Stephen Jackson apologized to Reggie Miller for Malice at the Palace
The " All the Smoke" podcast is usually a place for NBA players to tell hilarious stories with hosts Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes. Things got emotional when Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller came in for a chat. Jackson, an Indiana Pacer from 2004-07, apologized for the infamous " Malice in the Palace" early in the 2004-05 season. What is the Malice at the Palace? In the closing minute of a Pacers win at Detroit (which played in the Palace of Auburn Hills at the time), Indiana's Ron Artest (now Metta World Peace) fouled the Pistons' Ben Wallace, who charged after Artest. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Wallace remained infuriated as the game officials tried to restore order. Artest ended up laying on the scorer's table. A fan threw a beer cup that struck Artest in the chest, and he charged into the stands to confront who he thought was the offender. Other Pacers teammates went into the stands, too, and Jackson swung wildly at some fans. Other fans came onto the court to challenge Pacers players, and Jermaine O'Neal slipped while throwing a punch at one of them. The Pacers won the game, which didn't resume. However, the aftermath devastated the Pacers. A team with NBA championship aspirations lost several players for extended periods. Artest was suspended for the rest of the season; Jackson was out 30 games, and O'Neal 25 (later dropped to 15). The blow up eventually became the subject of a Netflix documentary. Indiana finished 44-38 in Miller's final season, winning one playoff series before losing to the Pistons in the second round. Stephen Jackson apologizes to Reggie Miller Jackson felt he needed to apologize. "I never had a chance to tell you that I'm sorry," Jackson started. "We all understood what our motivation was for that season. It wasn't for us. It was for you. The whole motivation was to get things done the right way and getting a championship for you. "I love you even more because you defended me because you knew that I was just being a loyal teammate." Miller started to tear up. "I told you I didn't want to go there, man," Miller said. "You don't need to say that to me. Come on, man." Today's Pacers: Technicals, flagrants and plenty of trash talk between Pacers and Bucks Miller said he appreciated the team's youthful enthusiam, featuring Jamaal Tinsley, O'Neal, Al Harrington, Jackson and Artest. "Those last years in Indiana (were my best years)," Miller said. "I didn't have my superpowers, but I felt ... and you guys made me ... feel like I was Superman." Miller played on one NBA Finals team, in 2000, and the Pacers took the 1998 Chicago Bulls to seven games in the Eastern Conference finals. They also lost to the New York Knicks in the 1999 conference finals. "I played on some Indiana teams that were destined, should've, could've, but always came short," Miller said. "That team? We were stacked, man."
