Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) has banned one fan for life and another for 10 years after they were involved in a fight with players during a game.<\/p>\n
In the fourth quarter of Adelaide’s loss at Melbourne United earlier this month, two supporters sitting courtside got into a scuffle with 36ers players Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis.<\/p>\n
This followed an on court push and shove between Adelaide and Melbourne players.<\/p>\n
The NBL banned Harrell for three games for his part in the incident, with Davis suspended for two games.<\/p>\n
The NBL said the Integrity Department had completed its investigation into the spectator conduct from game.<\/p>\n
“One spectator has received a lifetime ban, and one spectator has received a 10-year ban, from all NBL games in all venues.<\/p>\n
“The NBL is, and always will be, a family-friendly sport and we will not tolerate any behaviour that goes against that,” NBL chief executive David Stevenson said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“We hope this sends a clear message that sitting courtside at NBL games is a privilege.<\/p>\n
“One of the great things about basketball is sitting up close to talented players, and we will always strive to protect and preserve that experience.<\/p>\n
“We commend the swift action from club officials who intervened in an attempt to defuse the situation between Adelaide players and the fans.”<\/p>\n
Melbourne United boss Nick Truelson said the ban was justified.<\/p>\n
“I wanted to re-emphasise that Melbourne United does not condone or accept inappropriate fan behaviour at our games.<\/p>\n
“We are committed to maintaining the most inclusive and welcoming environment in Australian sport, whilst ensuring the safety of players, staff and fans.<\/p>\n
“Having assisted the NBL throughout the course of its investigation, we support the findings and sanctions handed down to the spectators involved.”<\/p>\n
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