Internet Reacts to Adam Silver’s ‘Christmas’ Explanation on Why James Harden Wasn’t Suspended

It’s Christmas season, which means it’s time to be lenient? NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, appearing on ESPN, said Houston Rockets star James Harden was not suspended because “The precedent is that discipline gets ratcheted up. It’s Christmas. It was a first offense.” Silver said “in a way he got lucky.” If the game had been played, Harden would have been docked 1 game’s pay.

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Adam Silver on why he didn't suspend James Harden for violating Covid-19 protocols "It’s Christmas. It was a first offense." pic.twitter.com/b5BI02egfX

— gifdsports (@gifdsports) December 24, 2020

The internet reacted:

“It’s Christmas” What a way to begin your reasoning Adam Silver. https://t.co/yAu67rsUer

— Reedo (@reedbushkuhl) December 24, 2020

What a joke https://t.co/o4EhYr5QQb

— EricTheGreat (@eric_delaluz) December 24, 2020

Adam Silver fucking sucks 🤣 https://t.co/zLKPzsGXsQ

— “Three-Peat” Fan/WestBRICK (@opinionsondanba) December 24, 2020

OY. VEY. 🤦🏻‍♂️ https://t.co/DKuKVI1hkR

— Eric Sklar (@TheDukeOfSports) December 24, 2020

“Precedent” https://t.co/SMIf2wk5xh pic.twitter.com/nLhqlMUxby

— Alex Didion (@alexdidion_) December 24, 2020

The precedent is actually now: All 450 NBA players get one free pass to break COVID protocols. What an awful process. And this is day three of the season. https://t.co/WuA7aERKFe

— Jared Wade (@Jared_Wade) December 24, 2020

they count Harden’s offenses like the refs count his steps https://t.co/EMk1Z7YTbp

—  Angel⁷ (@ordunaangell) December 24, 2020

“It’s the first offense” in a pandemic. This is why NBA players do whatever tf they want cause they don’t respect this loser https://t.co/SUOapv2Uu3

— Ikey & Sauce SZN (@eazilynunu) December 24, 2020

Damn, I wonder what the sanction is a player on Valentine's Day?… "Well, it's Valentine's Day and you know how we all get. It was his first offence, so you know…" 😳 #NBA #NBAUK https://t.co/pBJGjEIbaM

— Tom Wade (@tomjwade) December 24, 2020

Interesting. Silver fines Harden NBPA agreed max of $50k, says it could have been worse if the game was played and he missed. It will ratchet up though. https://t.co/ydSpgwdXUf

— Mamba Mentality (@CzarCule) December 24, 2020

Yeah, nobody is gonna stay out of the club now 😂 https://t.co/N4HNfrLPT1

— Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) December 24, 2020

The NBA caters to its star players like no other league.  This isn’t surprising at all. What is surprising is Adam Silver using Christmas as an excuse to give him a slap on the wrist.

Tis the season.

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