VIDEO: Kyle Lowry Has Harsh Response When Asked About Fan Who Pushed Him
By Daniel Lubofsky
After tumbling into the stands early in the 4th quarter of Game 3, what looked to be a harmless fan interaction for Kyle Lowry instead turned into another problem for the NBA. Video replay showed a courtside fan reach across an empty seat and blatantly shove Lowry. When asked about it following the game, Lowry made it clear he was furious with the clown who shoved him:
Lowry says there is no place at an NBA game for the fan who pushed him on the sideline. pic.twitter.com/dHG9sPKtis
— ESPN (@espn) June 6, 2019
Lowry finished the game with 23 points and nine assists in a Toronto Raptors win, but the incident is just another in a growing list of similar cases for the league.
A number of players this season alone -- most notably Russell Westbrook -- have had to deal with fan dialogue outside of the traditional trash talk.
The NBA has been swift with their punishments, but following another incident on the Finals stage, it's clear that extra measures need to be taken in order to better protect the players.