Seemingly everyone is throwing out their opinion on WNBA players showing emotion, and now a former NBA player, known for a bloody player vs. fans showdown, has entered the chat. Smith called out Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson after Tuesday night’s confrontation with a fan during Game 2 of the WNBA Playoffs against the Indiana Fever, which has prompted a slew of other basketball personalities to toss out their own thoughts. Including former Indiana Pacers guard Stephen Jackson, who said in a video that women commentators in the WNBA have to start singling out actions like Wilson’s.
The four-time league MVP pointed and yelled at the fan before teammates and officials stepped in. The following day, Smith called Wilson’s outburst an "overreaction" on ESPN's “First Take”. What do you mean he was walking toward you, approaching you?” On Thursday, the WNBA decided not to discipline Wilson for the exchange, ESPN reported.
Like, everything can’t be correct. Y’all want to be treated like NBA players but y’all don’t want to be accountable like NBA players. It don’t work like that.” Jackson played for several teams over his 14 years in the league during 2000-2014.
However, he’s famous for the 2004 “The Malice at the Palace” incident where Pacers players and fans brawled in the stands at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Indiana. He was suspended for 30 games and put on probation for his role in the famous fight.
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