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Mon May 11, 2009 2:00 pm EDT

Courtside Magic fan demands apology from 'Big Baby' Davis

By J.E. Skeets

I can't believe I'm going to type this, but Orlando Magic fan Ernest Provetti is demanding an apology from Glen "Big Baby" Davis for inadvertently bumping into his son after nailing the Celtics' game-winning jumper on Sunday. (Check out the video here.)

According to Shannon Owens of the Orlando Sentinel, Provetti says Davis shoved his 12-year-old son Nicholas with such force, that Nicholas' baseball cap catapulted into the air and his son went tumbling into his courtside seat.

Shoved. Force. Catapulted. Good words, strong words.

Apparently, Provetti sent an email to the NBA League office this morning.

(Side question: Does anyone know how I can get my hands on this league email address? I'd like to send a formal complaint, on Lisa Salters' behalf, of course, demanding an apology from Rockets forward Shane Battier(notes) for sweating all over her lovely cardigan during yesterday's halftime interview. It's called antiperspirant, Shane. Look it up!)

Back to the nonsense: Provetti said Davis crossed the line, literally, and embarrassed his son:

"The NBA makes it clear to not cross the sideline," he said in a telephone interview. "If I cross that line, the NBA will take away my tickets. It's a double standard."

In the email, Provetti said Davis conducted himself like a "raging animal with no regard for your fans' personal safety."

"A raging animal?" Are you kidding me? You're screaming bloody murder about an excited professional athlete accidentally bumping into your son at a sporting event? Oh heavens to Betsy! How embarrassing! Look, his hat fell off! Quick! Quick! Look at his hat hair! Take a picture!

Please.

This "concerned" father says Davis embarrassed his son, but then turns right around and brings even more attention to the footage (and Nicholas) by exaggerating the story and publicly releasing his son's name. Yeah, because that makes a lot of sense.

And the real kicker: Provetti used to be a Celtics fan.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go pour a hot cup of coffee on my groin and blame it on Kevin Garnett(notes). His mannerisms make me jumpy, you see.

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  1. JUMBO
    1. Posted by JUMBO Mon May 11, 2009 2:13 pm EDT

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    Lol.
  2. givirealtime
    2. Posted by givirealtime Mon May 11, 2009 2:16 pm EDT

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    big baby bumped a little baby
    AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
  3. Jerry C
    3. Posted by Jerry C Mon May 11, 2009 2:18 pm EDT

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    the kid deserves an apology, mainly because HE WASN'T EVEN IN DAVIS' PATH TO BEGIN WITH! davis pushed him for no apparent reason!
  4. gaborik10m
    4. Posted by gaborik10m Mon May 11, 2009 2:19 pm EDT

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    I demand a formal apology every time an NBA player charges into the stands like an enraged, steroid-induced hysteria just because the ball is going out of bounds.
    NBA players: If the ball goes out of bounds, tough nuggies, there is no jumping out of bounds in an attempt to save the ball to your team. Any disregard for this line-crossing rulebook breaking will result in a $25,000 fine, a 1 game suspension and a nationally broadcast television conference/alert of the emergency broadcast system via radio apology to all fans, by full legal name who were touched physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually by your entering into the 'attendee designated seating area'
    Thank you for your cooperation with the new rule.
    Sincerely, Co-Commissioners, Provetti and Hitler
  5. marco m
    5. Posted by marco m Mon May 11, 2009 2:20 pm EDT

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    sad, so sad.
  6. ajaypanday430
    6. Posted by ajaypanday430 Mon May 11, 2009 2:20 pm EDT

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    davis did kind of shove him outta the way though.....
  7. Dr. O
    7. Posted by Dr. O Mon May 11, 2009 2:21 pm EDT

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    The only embarassment in this story is the father. What a FREAKING MORON. If you don't want contact with the players on the floor BUY A CHEAP SEAT.
  8. BeloM
    8. Posted by BeloM Mon May 11, 2009 2:23 pm EDT

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    lol
  9. Shawn B
    9. Posted by Shawn B Mon May 11, 2009 2:24 pm EDT

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    looked like he saved the kid from being knocked over. Wouldn't even have noticed it, if it wasn't mentioned. Guess its the price you pay for sitting courtside!
  10. ajregalado
    10. Posted by ajregalado Mon May 11, 2009 2:24 pm EDT

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    i guess someone's a bigger baby than big baby :d
  11. the incredible hippo
    11. Posted by the incredible hippo Mon May 11, 2009 2:25 pm EDT

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    Reedick Youlus!!
  12. The Wiz
    12. Posted by The Wiz Mon May 11, 2009 2:26 pm EDT

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    Glen was just trying to show that the Boston Celtics should start a football team because he really knows how to run people over...
  13. Ralph C
    13. Posted by Ralph C Mon May 11, 2009 2:27 pm EDT

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    If You don't what your kid hurt, or touched, why get courtside tickets ??????????
    The FACT is, any player could have landed on him,,,,, or didn't you THINK about that ?????????????????
    Sound to me it was YOU that put your kid in danger buddy................................
  14. scapoccia21
    14. Posted by scapoccia21 Mon May 11, 2009 2:28 pm EDT

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    I think my favorite part was watching baby nail that jumper while his fat kid was waiving a his Orlando Magic towel in the air and screaming. . . . oh and seeing the kid's heartbroken face for about 2 seconds before he gets nailed. Classic.
  15. erik52201
    15. Posted by erik52201 Mon May 11, 2009 2:30 pm EDT

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    I would like a formal apology from Paul aka "Vlade Divac Jr" Pierce for crying like a little baby if someone comes within 2 ft of him and a foul not being called. Paul Pierce "MAN UP"!!! Big Baby would be an understatement as a nickname for Paul Pierce.
    Also, I would like a formal apology from Joe "I taught my son Tim Donaghy how to cheat" Crawford. We can go with phantom tripping calls against Orlando in means of Rondo falling down and a foul being a called against Gortat. Worst officiating game ever!!!
  16. Jimbob
    16. Posted by Jimbob Mon May 11, 2009 2:31 pm EDT

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    He just hit a game winning shot. I doubt he even realized that it was a kid.
  17. Cody
    17. Posted by Cody Mon May 11, 2009 2:31 pm EDT

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    I still like Dwight Howard's quote, "I mean, that shot maybe goes in one out of five times and he beats us with it."
  18. JustinB
    18. Posted by JustinB Mon May 11, 2009 2:31 pm EDT

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    Wow. You act like Ron Artest just attacked your son.
  19. AnnG
    19. Posted by AnnG Mon May 11, 2009 2:32 pm EDT

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    I think itd be cool to have a close encounter with a pro b-ball player in the playoffs
  20. toeknee
    20. Posted by toeknee Mon May 11, 2009 2:32 pm EDT

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    hah Lisa Salters even tweeted about it yesterday "that shane battier sure does sweat a lot!"
  21. Manny
    21. Posted by Manny Mon May 11, 2009 2:33 pm EDT

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    The fact was that Davis was trying to avoid the referee and the kid was standing when hit. A ticketholder is given a seat for his money. If anybody is supposed to get out of the way, it was the kid who was supposed to butt out. NOW he should apologize to Davis.
  22. CoBaay KB24
    22. Posted by CoBaay KB24 Mon May 11, 2009 2:34 pm EDT

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    big baby shouldve have ripped his head off
  23. Robin L
    23. Posted by Robin L Mon May 11, 2009 2:35 pm EDT

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    scapoccia21
    hahahaha yeah that was classic. I saw that at a bar and everyone just burst out laughing.
  24. the Guy
    24. Posted by the Guy Mon May 11, 2009 2:35 pm EDT

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    What's great is you know this tool is looking for more than an apology... thinking settlement money here... and the guy obviously isn't cash strapped if he's taking up courtside seats in the playoffs. He probably paid for the seats with money he got from some other frivolous lawsuit...
  25. Hambone
    25. Posted by Hambone Mon May 11, 2009 2:35 pm EDT

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    If you watch the video, Davis bumps into the kid because he's trying to avoid plowing the ref, who is right in front of him. But I'm sure we all know the real reason for this complaint:
    Apology = Free stuff

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