New York Daily Post


Ron Artest receives longest non-drug suspension (72 games) in NBA history for his role in Friday's brawl. Teammates Stephen Jackson (30) and Jermaine O'Neal (25) and Pistons' Ben Wallace (six) also are suspended.

72 Ron Artest, Indiana Pacers: (for the remainder of the season) For fighting with fans in the final minute of a Nov. 19 game at Detroit Pistons.

68 Latrell Sprewell, Golden State: (for one year) After “physically assaulting” coach P.J. Carlesimo during a practice. Dec. 4, 1997. Arbitrator John Feerick overturns the Warriors' termination of Sprewell's contract and reduces his one-year suspension by five months, ending July 1.

30 Stephen Jackson, Indiana Pacers: For fighting with fans in Nov. 19 game.

26 Kermit Washington, L.A. Lakers: (60 days) for punching Houston's Rudy Tomjanovich. 1977.

25 Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana Pacers: For fighting with fans in Nov. 19 game.

11 Dennis Rodman, Chicago Bulls: And fined $25,000 for kicking a courtside television photographer. Jan. 17, 1997.

10 Vernon Maxwell, Houston Rockets: For going into the stands and hitting a fan. Feb. 6, 1995.

7 Nick Van Exel, L.A. Lakers: And fined $25,000 for shoving a referee, April 9, 1996.

6 Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons: For shoving Indiana's Artest in Nov. 19 game.

6 Dennis Rodman, Chicago Bulls: And fined $20,000 for head-butting a referee. March 18, 1996.