Mbenga Suspended Six Games, No Action Against Cuban1st June, 2006 - 3:14 pmPress Release - Dallas Mavericks center D.J. Mbenga has been suspended six games without pay for entering the spectator stands, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Senior Vice President Basketball Operations.The NBA will not be taking action against Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban for his involvement in the incident as his actions did not violate NBA rules and were not otherwise inappropriate.The incident occurred during the first quarter of the Mavericks? 106-86 loss to the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on Tuesday, May 30. Mbenga will begin serving his suspension tonight as the Mavericks host the Suns in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center. http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/407..._against_cuban/
Atleast he didnt get a fine. Not a problem, its not like he would have played or anything. I wounder if hes able to sit on the bench or not?
Oh, huge loss not having him in his suit cheering on the team. Now the Suns have this series all wrapped up!I wanted Cuban to get fined, lol. Why not? He's so rich....
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lazy @ Jun 1 2006, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Atleast he didnt get a fine. Not a problem, its not like he would have played or anything. I wounder if hes able to sit on the bench or not?</div>Nope, suspended players can't be at the game. That's why Raja was watching Game 6 from an LA restaurant.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I wanted Cuban to get fined, lol. Why not? He's so rich....</div>I dont think you know most of Cubans fines have been donated to charitysSo he'll be back in game 3 or 4 if Mavs make the finals
Who was that guy only suspended 5 for helping his wife a long time ago? That was more of a headline.Stupid David Stern trying to keep a pentilingual down.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ArizonaFan @ Jun 1 2006, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I wanted Cuban to get fined, lol. Why not? He's so rich....</div>He won't feel it too much unless it's in the millions.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Waqas @ Jun 1 2006, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Who was that guy only suspended 5 for helping his wife a long time ago? That was more of a headline.Stupid David Stern trying to keep a pentilingual down.</div>The player you are speaking of was Antonio Davis, and that happened this season as well (if I remember correctly). Either way, I don't think Mbenga will be too badly missed, but six games for a guy who was in street clothes is ridiculous in my opinion.
Umm, this may seem like a really stupid question but I didn't see the game so can somebody please tell me what exactly happened? I know he entered the stands but why did he? And being suspended 6 games for someone who rides the bench the whole time doesn't really make any sense.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (bballinyao06 @ Jun 2 2006, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Umm, this may seem like a really stupid question but I didn't see the game so can somebody please tell me what exactly happened? I know he entered the stands but why did he? And being suspended 6 games for someone who rides the bench the whole time doesn't really make any sense.</div>It wasn't during the game. After the game, there was an altercation between Avery Johnson's wife and some other Suns fans. Mbenga and Cuban went to help or break it up or whatever. Mbenga was suspended, because the league is trying to maintain a consistent rule against players going into the stands.
After seeing the footage this is pathetic, hes out for 6 games. They showed the clip about half way durin the 1st quarter last night. Cuban was mouthing to some ugly Sun fans and Benga came in the picture and all he did was wisper something in Cubans ear and walk off. Stupid hes out 6 games.This is when Bengas judo should come in handy, jk
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lazy @ Jun 2 2006, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>After seeing the footage this is pathetic, hes out for 6 games. They showed the clip about half way durin the 1st quarter last night. Cuban was mouthing to some ugly Sun fans and Benga came in the picture and all he did was wisper something in Cubans ear and walk off. Stupid hes out 6 games.This is when Bengas judo should come in handy, jk</div>It's funny you call the Suns fans ugly when Mbenga looks sorta like Shrek.
This rule is stupid. It should be open to interpretation. Mbenga looked like he was trying to be the peace maker and than he gets suspended. bullsh**.
I agree with Mavsfan, I think there should be exceptions to this rule about players entering the stands. It goes back to Antonio Davis as well. This sucks in that Benga will be needed if we advance, as we are facing Shaq/Zo next round and will need all of our bigs.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Justice @ Jun 2 2006, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It wasn't during the game. After the game, there was an altercation between Avery Johnson's wife and some other Suns fans. Mbenga and Cuban went to help or break it up or whatever. Mbenga was suspended, because the league is trying to maintain a consistent rule against players going into the stands.</div>The altercation between Cassandra Johnson and the two Suns' fans took place midway through the first quarter of Game 4... not after the game.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigMo763 @ Jun 3 2006, 01:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>The altercation between Cassandra Johnson and the two Suns' fans took place midway through the first quarter of Game 4... not after the game.</div>THIS MATTERS
