Stern cracks the whip!

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I think it was too many games for Carmelo and not punishing Thomas is pathetic. A coach can threaten bodily harm on a player, then order another of his players to take a teammate out and when the player that was threatened punches out the guy who took the cheap shot he gets 15 games while the coach who started it all gets off without even a slap on the wrist.

I think people are missing the point here...one can debate the individual suspensions but the plain fact is Stern took aggressive action. The Union will have it's day and we'll hear a lot about the particulars. If they have proof about Thomas then I suspect there will be action taken, Stern made it clear that he acted based on the best info/evidence available to him at this time. A lot has been made about Thomas but Stern can't act without proof. I'm as critical as anyone about this stuff but I think this was appropriate action...a half million fine for each team is no mere slap on the wrist. Anthony took it to the next level and deserved the most days. The original foul, while totally unwarranted and thug-like was greeted with six days...about the most one would expect. The message sent here is one that some folks on this board need to learn...you can't justify your behavior by pointing at the misdeeds of others! It's the same rationalization I heard in prison from the inmates..."I shouldn't be here cause other people do the same thing or worse"...we are each responsible for our behavior and Anthony has to deal with the ramifications of his!