Weird times we live in where “words are violence” and actual violence can be justified if the perpetrators are considered a member of a “victim class”. Fact is Juwan Howard threw a punch. He should be gone regardless the provocation.
I read another article. Howard kept a press on in the last minute while the other coach called a time out and put in reserves and scrubs. Howard’s team stole the ball and got a layup. The other coach called another time out to settle his players and get an additional 10 seconds to inbound. No press by the starters, no second timeout. There was no provocation. Even after a little time for reflection, Howard did not apologize in postgame. He should be gone.