Chapter 322

The second clip: after the game, the "Madman" clamored at the referees and eventually collided with one, resulting in physical contact before being pulled away by teammates.

The third clip: after the game, the "Madman" took the initiative to find Su Yan, first shoving him, and then... throwing a punch at Su Yan.

He was later countered by Su Yan; under the "Flame Fist," he was knocked out with a single blow.

The fourth clip: after the game at the Target Center, surveillance footage outside the Bulls' locker room showed the "Madman" and a group of 20 people surrounding the "Twin Stars of the Dragon Kingdom."

This triggered a conflict.

The surveillance showed that the "Madman" was the first to strike again, only to be knocked to the ground by another punch from Su Yan, once again falling into an infant-like slumber.

The four videos clearly recorded the "Madman's" four egregious acts.

To summarize:

First, roaring at the coach and attempting to strike him.

Second, colliding with a referee.

Third, throwing a punch at an opponent, inciting a brawl.

Fourth, inciting teammates in the locker room to surround the opponent's locker room.

The hot-tempered "Madman" had committed four highly egregious acts that should never appear in a game, all in one night, during a single game.

The crimes were severe.

"He was heavily punished for the previous 'choke-gate,' and yet... he didn't learn his lesson, and now he's even worse. You really are something."

Commissioner David Stern's face was grim.

The "Madman" had gone too far, and the Commissioner was very angry.

"Combine the punishments for all offenses; he must be severely punished!"

Commissioner Stern had already made his decision.

"Yes."

An assistant on the side echoed, "He completely ignores NBA rules, doing whatever he pleases; we absolutely cannot indulge him. By the way, Commissioner, should Su Yan also be penalized? He... he also threw a punch."

"No need."

Stern was very decisive. "That was already after the game, and the 'Madman' didn't know his place and went to stir up trouble, without even having the skill to back it up."

"It serves him right."

"And he brought 20 people to stir up trouble, surrounding the two players' locker room, only to be knocked to the ground by Su Yan again; that is purely self-inflicted."

"Su Yan did nothing wrong."

"Yes."

The assistant nodded repeatedly.

Thus.

The angry Stern, after thinking it over, handed down the most severe punishment in NBA history to the "Madman" Sprewell!!!

The day after the game.

8:00 PM that night.

The NBA released the penalty announcement: Sprewell is suspended for all remaining games of the current season. If the Timberwolves make the playoffs, then regardless of how many games the Timberwolves play, Sprewell will remain suspended.

What does this mean?

The Timberwolves have currently played 15 games, with 67 games remaining. Even without the "Madman," one of the "Three-Headed Monsters," the currently Western Conference-leading Timberwolves are certain to lock in a playoff spot.

That means at least one round of playoffs, and even if they are swept 0:4, that's still 4 games.

This indicates... the "Madman" will be suspended for at least 71 games, if not more.

Additionally.

The "Madman" will be fined 50,000 USD and must perform one week of community service, achieving at least an 80% approval rating.

Only after that can he return to the court.

Once this punishment was made public, the league was in an uproar.

"Wait, what?!"

"No, is this... is this punishment too heavy?!"

"Almost an entire season without playing, what a terrifying penalty."

"Too heavy? Not heavy at all. Colliding with coaches and referees, assaulting players, and leading people to surround the visiting team's locker room."

"Every one of these acts is too excessive, too egregious."

"Combined punishment for multiple offenses."

"This punishment isn't severe at all; in fact... I think it's a bit light."

"Exactly. Even though the 'Madman' didn't cause any substantial harm to the opponents, coaches, or referees, he is frantically destroying NBA rules, provoking NBA rules, and ignoring NBA rules. He is simply lawless."

"Can we just let him be? How would the order of the NBA be maintained, and how would it develop and grow in the future?!"

"Agreed, the 'Madman' is frantically challenging the bottom line of NBA rules; he must be severely punished."

"He's finished; the 'Madman' has paid a heavy price for his actions."

"Sigh... the 'Madman' brought this on himself. Ruining himself is one thing, but this leaves the Timberwolves' 'Three-Headed Monster' one member short."

"The Timberwolves' combat power is weakened."

"This makes it very difficult for the Timberwolves, who had a high probability of winning the championship, to win this year."

"Hiss... he didn't just ruin himself; he also ruined the veteran 'Alien' Cassell's last chance at a championship."

"And 'Wolf King' Garnett's chance at a championship trophy + FMVP trophy."

"Even... the regular season MVP trophy he was highly likely to win this season might be missed due to a decline in record."

"The 'Madman' has harmed others and himself."

"Damn it, this guy is really no good."

"Hmph, they are all adults. If you don't learn to control your temper, then... one day, you will have to pay for your violent temper."

"..."

The internet was filled with curses.

In his repeated egregious acts, the "Madman" not only failed to gain any advantage, but he also fainted twice, received an extremely severe punishment, and was spurned by fans.

Looking for trouble with Su Yan.

This wave of actions cost him everything.

The key point is.

This was just the punishment from the league, and such a punishment caused quite a significant aftermath.

First, because of the suspension for the remainder of the season, and with only 15 games played, and the "Madman's" annual salary of 13.5 million USD this year.

Because of the suspension, he will lose over 11 million USD.

At the same time... the Timberwolves also canceled his contract for the following year, worth 14.5 million USD.

Calculating it, he will lose over 25 million USD.

And because of the continuous egregious incidents on the court, even if he has the "name of a genius," it will be difficult for him to get a good big contract in the future.

This will only cause him to lose more.

Of course.

The "Madman" Sprewell is not a fool; he immediately applied to the league for arbitration regarding the Timberwolves' actions, and the decision to cancel the next year's contract was eventually overturned.

After all.

That was something that had been traded for previously.

Plus... his suspension would not extend to the next season, so the Timberwolves' action was not reasonable.

However.

Even so, the "Madman" received an irreversible heavy punishment for provoking Su Yan. ===== CHAPTER 324 =====

And because of the continuous malicious incidents on the court, even though he has the "reputation of a genius," it will be very difficult for him to obtain a good, big contract in the future.

It will only cause him to lose more.

Of course.

"Madman" Sprewell is not a fool either; he immediately applied to the league for arbitration regarding the Timberwolves' actions, and in the end, the decision to cancel the following year's contract was overturned.

After all.

That was a matter that had already been agreed upon in the trade.

Furthermore... his suspension would not extend into the next season, so the Timberwolves' action was not reasonable.

However.

Even so, the Madman received an irreversible, heavy punishment for provoking Su Yan.