Former Louisville big man Montrezl Harrell was ejected following an on-court scuffle with Melbourne United players in Australia over the weekend.
Harrell was called for an offensive foul on Melbourne’s Rob Loe. Harrell shoved Loe while the players were on the court, which led to an altercation between multiple players.
After things settled down, Harrell and Melbourne’s Shea Ili were ejected.
Montrezl Harrell down underpic.twitter.com/tWnLeNhxUH
— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) November 17, 2024
Harrell and several other Adelaide 36ers players then had a confrontation with Melbourne fans.
According to ESPN:
Immediately following the incident, the 36ers were involved in an altercation with several courtside fans in front of their bench.
36ers point guard Kendric Davis and the team’s General Manager of Basketball, Matt Weston, were allegedly pushed by a fan, sources told ESPN. That led to more verbal and physical exchanges with the fans, with Dejan Vasiljevic appearing to be pushed by a spectator.
“When I came back [from the initial scuffle], we’ve got fans screaming at players,” 36ers head coach Mike Wells said postgame. “All mayhem’s breaking loose on the sidelines.
Here’s a report from 10 News First Melbourne:
NBL legends are calling on fans to remain respectful when sitting courtside after a fiery clash between spectators & @Adelaide36ers players sparked controversy. The heated scuffle with former @NBA star Montrezl Harrell is now under investigation | @jonnyess8 @NBL @10SportAU #NBL pic.twitter.com/RK5qH3fmVq
— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) November 18, 2024
But I’m the bad guy right I literally try calm down but then mf want try the tuff so now I’m riding for my team sorry not sorry https://t.co/KNWdyekzQM
— َ (@monstatrezz) November 17, 2024
