IT hit with two-game suspension for going into the stands on Saturday night.
Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas has been suspended for two games, following a confrontation with a disgruntled Sixers fan during Saturday’s game in Philly. The incident in question took place late in the fourth quarter Washington’s 125-108 loss after Thomas went into the stands to have a word with a fan that he claims had “both his middle fingers up and said, ‘F— you, b—-,’ three times.”
The fan was reportedly upset because the 76ers have a promotion that grants spectators a free frosty if an opposing players misses two consecutive free throws. Prior to the incident, Thomas had connected on 1–2 at the line, essentially denying the man his free dessert.
“I said: ‘Don’t be disrespectful. I’m a man before anything. Be a fan.’ His response was, ‘I’m sorry, I just wanted a Frosty,'” Thomas said, per ESPN.
On Sunday, Thomas summed up his thoughts about the two-game suspension in one word: “Bullshit.”
The NBA has a no tolerance policy when it comes to any player who deliberately enters the stands, even if nothing escalates further. As a result his suspension, Thomas will be sidelined for Monday night’s road game against the Knicks as well as Thursday’s game in Detroit.