Marvin Williams suspended one game for foul on Rajon Rondo

Thug · 05-07-2008, 08:59 PM

Marvin Williams of the Atlanta Hawks has been suspended one game without pay for committing a Flagrant Foul, Penalty Two for knocking Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo to the floor, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred with 9:09 remaining in the third period of the Hawks’ 99-65 loss to the Celtics on Sunday, May 4, at TD Banknorth Garden.

Williams will serve his suspension during Atlanta’s first game of the 2008-09 season.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=8595

**Ball Don't Lie** · 05-07-2008, 09:18 PM

Damn we'll be without a starter come opening night

Dr. J. Naismith · 05-08-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thriller92

Damn we'll be without a starter come opening night

I just caught what you said thriller. Very witty.

Major · 05-08-2008, 04:59 PM

I feel kinda sorry for the guy actually. It was a definite flagrant, no doubt about that, but he tried to catch Rondo as he was falling even though it looked a lot more like an RKO.

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Thug in Houstatlantavegas Scouting Specialist Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,859 Representing:	Marvin Williams suspended one game for foul on Rajon Rondo Marvin Williams of the Atlanta Hawks has been suspended one game without pay for committing a Flagrant Foul, Penalty Two for knocking Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo to the floor, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations. The incident occurred with 9:09 remaining in the third period of the Hawks’ 99-65 loss to the Celtics on Sunday, May 4, at TD Banknorth Garden. Williams will serve his suspension during Atlanta’s first game of the 2008-09 season. http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=8595

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Major is pounding the rock! Senior Member, Eh? Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,598 Representing:	I feel kinda sorry for the guy actually. It was a definite flagrant, no doubt about that, but he tried to catch Rondo as he was falling even though it looked a lot more like an RKO.