Detroit Pistons heart Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday after punching Phoenix Suns heart Drew Eubanks effectively earlier than the sport truly tipped off.
Phoenix police gave Stewart a quotation after which launched him. Stewart had already been dominated out of the sport with a sprained ankle. Eubanks went on to play, posting six factors and eight rebounds within the Suns’ 116-100 win.
“Round 4:45 p.m. Phoenix cops have been working in a safety capability throughout a Suns residence recreation at Footprint Enviornment once they have been known as to a struggle between two gamers inside the world’s car parking zone,” Phoenix Police Sergeant Phil Krynsky stated in a press release, per The Athletic. “When the officers arrived, they have been directed by safety to the gamers concerned. The gamers have been recognized as 27-year-old Drew Eubanks and 22-year-old Isaiah Stewart. Officers spoke to each gamers concerned and numerous individuals who witnessed the incident. They realized there was an argument between each gamers as they arrived on the enviornment. Witnesses stated the argument escalated once they noticed Stewart punch Eubanks, inflicting a minor harm. Each males have been separated by safety which ended the struggle. Detectives responded to research the incident and accumulate proof. Stewart was arrested for assault and issued a quotation and launched. The investigation stays energetic.”
Eubanks stated the alternation occurred as he was arriving to the world. They have been chest to chest in an argument earlier than Stewart threw a punch. Safety broke them up and waited for police to reach.
“The assault on Drew Eubanks was unprovoked, and acts of violence akin to this are unacceptable,” the Suns stated in a press release. “We unequivocally help Drew, and can proceed to work with native regulation enforcement and the NBA.”
Pistons head coach Monty Williams was conscious of the state of affairs and believed the Suns shouldn’t have weighed in with a press release till the conclusion of the investigation.
“The factor is to get all the info. The NBA will do an investigation,” Williams stated. “For me to return right here and make a press release could be a bit irresponsible. I do know the Suns stated it was unprovoked; I feel that’s irresponsible for positive. You actually don’t know.
“That didn’t must occur. There’s a time for the knowledge to be gathered, after which you can also make a press release.”
This isn’t the primary altercation for Stewart. In 2021, the Pistons heart was suspended for 2 video games for an on-court altercation with LeBron James.
