Top Player Altercations & Suspensions in Pro Basketball

Beyond courtside incidents, professional basketball has a history of intense on-court altercations and subsequent disciplinary actions, with some leading to significant suspensions.

The top 3

  1. Longest NBA Suspensions for On-Court Incidents: Ron Artest received the longest non-drug related suspension in NBA history, 86 games, for his role in the 'Malice at the Palace' brawl in 2004. Latrell Sprewell was suspended for 68 games in 1997 for attacking his coach, P.J. Carlesimo. Gilbert Arenas received a 50-game suspension in 2010 for bringing firearms into the Wizards' locker room.
  2. Notable WNBA Player Confrontations: While less frequent than in the NBA, the WNBA has also seen its share of heated player confrontations, often resulting in technical fouls or ejections for unsportsmanlike conduct. Specific examples are often noted in game recaps rather than compiled lists.
  3. Players with Most Career Ejections: Rasheed Wallace holds the NBA record for most career ejections with 29, often for arguing with officials or demonstrative behavior. Other players like Dennis Rodman are also known for their high number of ejections due to their fiery personalities.

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