Only 7 Games For Artest

David Stern had an opportunity to really make a statement with punishing Ron Artest for a while, but he only gave him 7 games(6 of which are in the playoffs). I knew he wasn't going to get my wish and a lifelong ban, but how many times do we need to give this guy a chance? He's crazy and out of control, and has been consistently awful his whole career. I normally defend players, but this player isn't fit to wear a uniform in the NBA.

This is no different than if he just turned around and punched James Harden square in the playoffs. I don't get how David Stern didn't see that too. Just think this way if James Harden is injured during the playoffs for this, it's a much bigger loss than the Lakers losing Ron Artest.