What would you recommend for the fan that tossed the drink?
I don't know, but as a longtime Lakers' fan, I have heard P.A. announcer Lawrence Tanter repeatedly give a pre-game address similar to the following:
"Ladies and gentlemen, in the spirit of good sportsmanship, and as a courtesy to players and spectators, the NBA requests that you please refrain from throwing any objects, either on the court, or in the stands. Such actions can cause serious injury; violators will be ejected and subject to criminal arrest.
"Also, the Forum (Staples Center) would like to remind you that any fan who goes on to the court, or otherwise disrupts play in any manner, will be ejected, and subject to criminal arrest."
Now, I don't exactly know what part of all that they don't get....
On an extremely sarcastic note (saving me the /sarcasm tag at the end), it's Bush's fault, Tom Daschle is deeply saddened, I find the timing suspicious, and there is no terrorist threat.
It hit the guy square in the nose from 10 feet away. As a Redskins fan, I recommend he suit up as our new quarterback.