The NBL is investigating a confrontation between players and fans during Sunday's game between Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers, as Nick Kyrgios throws his hat into the ring, backing 36er Montrezl Harrell.
Adelaide 36ers players including Montrezl Harrell clash with Melbourne United players during Sunday's NBL match at John Cain Arena .The NBL is investigating a confrontation between players and fans during Sunday's game between Melbourne United and the Adelaide 36ers.What's next?
The scuffle at Melbourne's John Cain Arena occurred during the match between the 36ers and Melbourne United, after Adelaide's American import Montrezl Harrell collided with opponent Robert Loe during an offensive play. "I don't really know what happened, but by the time I got there, the fans were screaming at our players, and being really, really aggressive," said Wells, who has extensive experience as an assistant coach in the NBA.
In a post on X, Harrell expressed displeasure at his expulsion from the game, and said he had been portrayed as the "bad guy" after attempting to "calm down" the situation.Many on social media expressed support for the 36er, who found an ally in tennis player and avid basketball fan Nick Kyrgios."Spectators should sit down and shut up and clap that's about it," Kyrgios tweeted.
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