Young fan’s dad wants apology from Big Baby
Magic fan upset after Celtics player collidied with his son at end of Game 4
NBCSports.com news services
updated 6:42 p.m. ET May 11, 2009
Orlando Magic fan Ernest Provetti is demanding an apology from Glen "Big Baby" Davis after the Boston Celtics player came into contact with Provetti's son at the end of Saturday's Game 4, the Orlando Sentinel reported Monday.
At the end of regulation, Davis hit a game-winning buzzer-beater and in his excitement collided with the young fan.
Provetti said Davis shoved his 12-year-old son Nicholas with such force after the game-winning jumper that Nicholas' baseball cap was knocked into the air and the boy dove into his courtside seat.
Provetti sent an e-mail to the NBA League office Monday morning. In it he said Davis acted like a "raging animal with no regard for fans' personal safety."
He said in a later interview with the Orlando Sentinel, "The NBA makes it clear to not cross the sideline. If I cross that line, the NBA will take away my tickets. It's a double standard."
Young fan’s dad wants apology from Big Baby
Magic fan upset after Celtics player collidied with his son at end of Game 4
NBCSports.com news services
updated 6:42 p.m. ET May 11, 2009