The “where was lebron james born” is a question that has been asked for years. Reggie Miller absurdly claims Isaiah Stewart “going Rambo” is responsible for LeBron James’ suspension.
The NBA suspended LeBron James one game for stepping on the leg of Houston Rockets point guard Isaiah Stewart. Prior to that, Adam Silver said he was open-minded about suspending players who step on other players’ legs. Will this be a precedent? Is it fair? Is there anything else at play here?
The fight between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers is now the most talked-about issue in the NBA. After getting his first career ban for slapping the Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart in the face while battling for a rebound, LeBron James has found himself in the crosshairs.
Whether LeBron did it on purpose or not is immaterial at this moment; the King has been punished for one game and Stewart has been suspended for two. Reggie Miller has now chimed in on the matter, and the Indiana Pacers legend feels it was Stewart’s responsibility that James was suspended.
After LeBron James’ fist collided with his face, Isaiah Stewart was in a fighting mood.
The Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart is restrained after getting a hit to the face from the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James during the third quarter of their game in Detroit on Nov. 21. | Getty Images/Nic Antaya
LBJ and Beef Stew were fighting for position to rebound a free shot during their clash in Detroit. James, who is 6-foot-9 and weighs 250 pounds, was battling Stewart, who stands 6-8 and weighs 250 pounds.
LeBron’s fist collided with the center of the second-year forward’s face throughout the process. Stewart had some words for LBJ, there was some pushing, and players from both sides rushed to the center to attempt to calm things down.
But the 20-year-old Washington product wasn’t going down without a fight. He was ultimately restrained, but he managed to break free and pursue LeBron once again. As Stewart proceeded to the opposite end of the court, the dust started to settle – until he broke loose and rushed at the four-time MVP once again.
Both players were eventually removed, and a bleeding Stewart exited the floor.
The NBA banned both players the next day. However, according to Miller, Stewart was the one who was smacked in the face and bled all over his jersey, yet he is somehow to blame for King James’ punishment.
Stewart allegedly “went Rambo,” according to Reggie Miller, and LBJ was banned as a result of his outburst.
Stewart wasn’t ready to walk away from James without a retaliation. Only a few players and coaches were able to keep him in check. Then there’s the matter of restraining him.
But now, as he defends LeBron, Reggie wants to play the “it’s your fault I got in trouble” tattletale game.
On TNT’s Inside the NBA, Miller said that Stewart might have gotten away with it if he hadn’t responded so vehemently:
I believe Stewart’s response is what earned LeBron James the one-game penalty, since Stewart was OK before he tasted the blood. He was unaware that he was bleeding at first, and as it began to stream down and into his mouth, he went Rambo.
I believe it would have been a flagrant two with no punishment if it hadn’t been for the facial crack. But, in my view, Stewart’s response was definitely what pushed LeBron to get the one-game penalty.
When LeBron rushed over to him after the hit, the first crack – I believe LeBron went over to him to make sure he was okay, and he was. The dog began to come out once he tasted the blood.
After the Lakers-Pistons brawl, LeBron James received a one-game ban, according to Reggie Miller.
To be clear, James struck Stewart in the face, causing him to bleed profusely, yet it’s Isaiah’s fault that the King has to leave his throne for the night.
Reg, it’s all right.
Regardless, the Lakers have larger issues to deal with.
Los Angeles is 9-9 on the season heading into a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, where Bron-Bron is serving his suspension. After missing 11 of his team’s first 19 games, LBJ has officially returned to the lineup.
Stewart and the Pistons are dealing with very different issues. Detroit is in the midst of a redevelopment project. His team will fade back into the background after this is finished.
James, on the other hand, needs to get his team back on track. In his absence, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook haven’t been enough to keep the Lakers afloat. If the four-time MVP and four-time NBA champion wants to win his fifth crown, he must execute his job as LA’s captain.
Miller, on the other hand, believes that process should have already begun. LeBron would be on the court with his teammates if it weren’t for a 20-year-old being furious after being struck in the face.
Reggie, like Jack Nicholson, seems to be unable to bear the reality.
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