By: Daniel Buckley

Recently, at a professional basketball event, a melee ensued. This, unfortunately, has become all too common in professional sports. Professional athletes are just what their title says, professionals. Professionals do not act like juvenile criminals.

I understand that there are a lot of emotions when playing sports. However, if I want to watch a boxing match, I will watch a boxing match. The actions of these players would be considered criminal in any other setting. The administrators of the league have attempted to discipline the violators of their regulations. In some way, they have instilled punishment. I however think that this is not enough.