The NBA Playoffs have unfortunately been ravaged with neverending incidents regarding the fans. Recently retired NBA veteran LaMarcus Aldridge joined the NBA on TV set and gave his true feelings on the fans, in turn echoing the thoughts and comments from former Brooklyn Nets teammate Kevin Durant.
“I think people look at athletes and don’t see us as people or as human. … These actions are not okay.” @aldridge_12, @steve21smith & @MattWinerTV react to recent fan behavior during the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/O5hzyTx3Ia
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 1, 2021
Aldridge speaks for everybody. It has been a rather disappointing couple of weeks. Russell Westbrook got popcorn dumped on him, Trae Young was spat on, Kyrie Irving had a water bottle thrown at his head, Ja Morant's family dealt with inappropriate slurs, and a fan ran onto the court on Monday night in Game 5 between the Wizards and the 76ers.
All of that has happened in the span of the first round, and numerous athletes, coaches, and television personalities have voiced their concerns amid the ongoing issues.
Aldridge is right, it is definitely not okay in any way, shape, or form. As for Aldridge, he announced his abrupt retirement in midseason despite joining the Nets with thoughts and dreams of an NBA title.
It's assuring to see Aldridge speak in front of a camera and share his thoughts on the situation, especially given his storied career in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs before joining the Nets. In all, hopefully these fan incidents stop.
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