So what? Wallace did something that happens in pro sports almost daily...start shoving matches when someone gets upset. Yes, he started the brawl on the court. To say that he was responsible for the entire riot is insane. What do fans do at sports games? Drink...and drink lots. They should know better than to throw shit at some of the best athletes in the world who are in tip top shape, and whose adrenaline levels are pumping from being in the heat of the battle. They don't think, they react...which is what most peopld do and would have done in Artest's shoes. While the players *shouldn't* have crossed the line of going into the stands, you can't blame them for doing so. As much as I dislike Artest for his attitued towards the game and other things, he is a very talented player, and he did what anyone else would do. Why punish him/them for natural human reactions? However, David Stern doesn't see it that way. He's going to use Artest/Jackson/O'Neal as scapegoats and make them an example so no player goes into the stands ever again. Artest faces a possible 30 game suspension (at least he could promote his rap album like he wanted ), O'Neal and Jackson face 20. Hell, they might even restrict alcohol sales late in games like other sports. I hope the fans are punished to the full extent of the law for their shenanigans in starting that huge brawl. The FANS are to blame for that, not the players.