During tonight’s postgame press conference between the Hornets and the Warriors, Brandin Pozzimski revealed the charitable side of Steve Kerr. Towards the end of the game, a scuffle broke out between Lester Quinones, Grant Williams and Miles Bridges. With 10.9 seconds left in the game, Quinones drove for a layup and Bridges was called to guard the goal.
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This made Williams uncomfortable, and he immediately sparked a heated argument. It quickly turned into a melee and the players had to be stopped. Lester and Grant were executed, while Bridges received a technical. But according to Potts, with tonight also marking Kerr’s shiny new contract, he offered to complete the final stages of his deal.
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Potts reveals Cole agreed to a $35 million extension today that will see him pay the fine stemming from the ejection of Lester Quinones 😂 pic.twitter.com/LjfkQA8m4s
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) February 24, 2024
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A similar situation occurred in the 1988 Bulls-Pistons game. Known for their fierce physical confrontations, which earned them the nickname “Bad Boys,” a furious melee ensued. The players involved were none other than Michael Jordan, Mahorn and Oakley. On that play, Mahorn roughed Jordan for a rough foul, and Oakley quickly confronted him.
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It turned into a horrific fight in which Mahon was fined $5,000 for his intervention, Oakley was fined $2,000 and coach Doug Collins was fined $1,500. Jordan graciously offered to pay for them. But both denied it.
(This story is still developing)