Isaiah Thomas: Wizards' Isaiah Thomas suspended two games for entering stands …

Although Thomas calmly addressed the fans and the interaction did not escalate, the NBA still deemed it necessary to punish Thomas.

ADADIn June 2006, Dallas Mavericks center DJ Mbenga was suspended six games for entering the stands to help the wife of then-head coach Avery Johnson, who was involved in a confrontation with two fans.

Thomas calmly entered the stands to confront the fan, who was angry about missing out on free food, but Thomas said he never raised his voice while addressing him.

“I say, ‘Don’t be disrespectful.’ I’m a man before anything, and be a fan,’ ” Thomas said.

Thomas was unaware of the previous incidents involving Lowry and Mitchell, but he echoed similar sentiments about standing up against disrespect.