The 36ers have hired a leading sports lawyer with experience in dealing with “racially based, derogatory or offensive language issues”.
The Adelaide 36ers have engaged a leading sports lawyer who specialises in dealing with “offensive language” to fight their case for players Kendric Davis and Montrezl Harrell, who face suspensions for an ugly altercation with fans in their recent NBL clash against Melbourne United.
Fate day: Adelaide 36ers pair Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis have appeared before the single member NBL tribunal as a result of this melee.“Over the past week the Adelaide 36ers have focused on supporting Kendric Davis and Montrezl Harrell, both practically and emotionally, in relation to the charges against them at Monday’s tribunal hearing,” the 36ers said in a statement.
This masthead has confirmed that an allegation of racist language aimed at Davis formed part of Adelaide’s submission to the NBL’s integrity unit.Harrell took exception to what was said to him by fans, with the former NBA star stepping over the sponsorship padding on the sideline and into the fans’ zone space next to the 36ers bench. He faces a ban of up to 10 games if found guilty of his charges.
United officials, venue management and former NBL star Brad Newley helped to ease tensions before the four fans were ejected. Newley, who now works for United in their front office, was contacted for comment.
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