NBL Issues Lifetime Ban to Spectator After Courtside Brawl

The league also suspended two Adelaide 36ers players and another fan following a contentious game against Melbourne United.

The NBL banned one spectator for life and another for 10 years for their involvement in a courtside altercation with Adelaide 36ers players Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis.
Harrell received a three-game suspension and $3,685 in fines, while Davis was suspended for two games, with both players accepting the sanctions.
Davis alleged racial slurs were directed at him by a spectator, but the NBL tribunal found no conclusive microphone evidence to substantiate the claim.
The drawn-out disciplinary process, lasting over nine days, has drawn criticism for its inefficiency compared to other professional sports leagues.
NBL CEO David Stevenson emphasized the league's commitment to maintaining a family-friendly environment and ensuring player safety during games.