EuroLeague stars react to Real-Partizan punishments, Baldwin calls out Llull / News - Basketnews.com

Wade Baldwin, Malcolm Delaney, Jamon Gordon, Curtis Jerrells, Shane Larkin, Nikola Mirotic, and Nick Calathes expressed their views on the EuroLeague suspensions regarding Real and Partizan players.

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Current and former EuroLeague players expressed their opinions on the EuroLeague sanctions imposed on Real Madrid and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade players, who participated in the infamous brawl between the two teams in Game 2 of the playoff series on Thursday night.

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EuroLeague officially announced thatGuerschon Yabuselereceived the harshest penalty out of all parties involved in the Madrid fight -- a five-game suspension. Meanwhile, Kevin Punter will have to miss two games, Mathias Lessort one, and the same goes for Gabriel Deck.

Veteran Sergio Llull, who initiated the fight with a harsh foul on Punter, avoided the suspension and will be available for Real in Game 3 in Belgrade.

EuroLeague's decision not to suspend Llull was the most-talked topic among the European basketball community.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv star guard Wade Baldwin was particularly critical.

"Uhhhh missing one! The sucka who started the whole shit," Baldwin wrote on Instagram, next to Eurohoops' post about suspensions.

"Where the clown who started the whole thing cuz he couldn't handle an L," added Jordan McRae from Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Former EuroLeague players -- Jamon Gordon and Curtis Jerrells -- joined the discussion.

"This bs. Llull got nothing? Lol," Gordon wrote.

"Shit weak bro. They busting Madrid ass 2-0 was bout to sweep em. EL had to do something," Jerrells responded.

According to the EuroLeague, Punter is set to miss two games. Partizan perimeter leader won't play in the semifinals if they sweep Madrid. That suggests it would be more beneficial for Partizan to lose Game 3.

Anadolu Efes Istanbul star Shane Larkin wondered the same and offered a solution.

"Only a question… if Partizan wins game 3 and advances to Final Four will Punter be able to play in the semifinal? Or will he still be suspended for that game? if they advance he should be able to play Final Four and serve the 1 game suspension in regular season next year. Just my opinion," he noted on Instagram.

"I do agree 100% with Shane Larkin," Nikola Mirotic, a reigning EuroLeague MVP, approved the idea.

"Agree," Nick Calathes added.

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