Fan who punched Pelicans assistant Joe Boylan banned from NBA games

November 3, 2019

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A fan who punched New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Joe Boylan has received a severe punishment from the NBA.

According to a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the NBA informed teams that the fan has been banned from all NBA, WNBA G League and 2K league events.

Sources: NBA teams received memo on Saturday that the fan who assaulted Pelicans assistant coach Joe Boylan on the court in Houston on Oct. 26 has been banned from all NBA, WNBA, G League and 2K League events. An NBA spokesperson confirmed the ban.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 4, 2019

The fan, Manuel Garcia, was caught on video punching Boylan at the end of the October 26 game between the Pelicans and Rockets in Houston.

Garcia was charged with assault and is out on bond. He appeared in front of a judge on Friday and asked for more time in finding an attorney. ABC13 in Houston says he received a new court date in December.

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