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Several recent episodes exemplify this troubling trend:
LeBron James: As the league’s face, LeBron has been scrutinized for allowing or participating in confrontations, setting a precedent for others.
Russell Westbrook, Draymond Green, Chris Paul, Kyrie Irving, Luka Dončić: These stars have all been involved in situations where they have ejected or verbally responded to fans, sometimes escalating tensions.
Role Players Giving In: The recent reports of Josh Giddy and Nquiil Alexander-Walker (NAW) getting into altercations are particularly noteworthy. For instance, NAW's verbal spat involved a child, with video evidence circulating online where he is heard dismissing the young fan, pushing the boundaries of professionalism.