The player that the NBA has sanctioned for attempting to attack Doncic

The NBA announced on Saturday a three-game suspension for Dennis Schröder following an altercation that occurred after the Sacramento Kings defeat against Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 125-101 on December 28th. As a direct consequence of the sanction, the German guard will miss the rematch on Monday between both teams in Sacramento.

The punishment came after the league determined that Schröder attempted to hit Luka Dončić in an altercation that took place off the court, after the game had ended.

The tension between Schröder and Dončić did not arise suddenly. Both players exchanged words at different moments during the game, with visible gestures and constant comments. The situation escalated during a timeout when Dončić directly mocked Schröder with a sarcastic remark.

According to witnesses, the Slovenian told him "You should have signed that contract", referring to the four-year, $82 million extension that Schröder turned down during his time with the Lakers several years ago. The comment touched a nerve and added fuel to an already tense relationship.

Despite the verbal exchange, the conflict seemed to subside once the final buzzer sounded. However, the calm was short-lived.

The confrontation moves to the tunnel at Crypto.com Arena

Approximately 40 minutes after the game ended, Schröder exited the visitors' locker room at the Crypto.com Arena and encountered Dončić near the tunnel, right in front of the home team's bench. It was then that tensions flared up again.

As per the NBA investigation, Schröder confronted Dončić, reproaching him for not being able to call him a "b****" during the game and then act as if nothing had happened off the court. Amid the exchange, the league concluded that Schröder attempted to throw a punch at the Lakers' star.

Center Deandre Ayton quickly intervened to try and separate Schröder, while Dončić, visibly surprised by the situation, tried to move away from the scene. The stadium security staff promptly acted to prevent the confrontation from escalating further.

Schröder was eventually escorted to the team bus, while Kings coach Doug Christie, along with several players, tried to comprehend how a verbal dispute had escalated so abruptly.

Upon reviewing the events, the NBA determined that Schröder's behavior violated the league's code of conduct, resulting in a three-game suspension. The sanction underscores the league's stance on physical altercations, even when they occur off the court.

The incident adds a new chapter to a rivalry already filled with tension and leaves the Kings without one of their key guards for a crucial game against the Lakers, just when both teams are seeking to establish themselves in the Western Conference.

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