11. “I’m Here So I won’t Get Fined”
In 2014, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was fined over $131k for refusing to speak to post-game reporters. In 2015, to fulfill his media obligations as outlined by the NFL, Lynch agreed to speak to reporters by only giving one word answers or repetitive phrases. His most famous phrase “I’m just here so I won’t get fined” was trademarked for Lynch on Tuesday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Watch the interview that started it all below:
10. Matt Barnes Attacks Derek Fisher
Around 11:45pm Wednesday night October 7th, former Los Angeles Lakers player Matt Barnes reportedly drove from the Memphis Grizzlies training camp in San Bernardino, California to his ex wife’s home in Los Angeles when his 6 year old twin sons told him on the phone that another man was at their home. That man was Barnes’ former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Derek Fisher. Fisher, who is currently the coach for the New York Knicks is reportedly dating the ex wife of Barnes and former star of VH1’s Basketball Wives LA, Gloria Govan.
Barnes found out Fisher was romancing his ex wife after his 6 year old twin sons Isaiah and Carter Barnes, whom he shares with Gloria, mentioned Fisher was at their home late last night, according to reports. The 6-foot-7, 235 pound power forward then drove around 95 miles from the Grizzlies training camp in San Bernardino to Los Angeles to confront his former teammate. A fight erupted around 11:45 p.m. in Govan’s home with Barnes overpowering Fisher, who stands at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds. According to a text message Barnes sent his friend, the fight started in the back yard and led all the way into the living room. Police were called, but Fisher left before police arrived, covered in scratches. Barnes then turned on his ex wife, spitting in her face, stated the text message sent to Barnes’ friend.
The N.B.A. suspended forward Matt Barnes of the Memphis Grizzlies for two games on Monday, December 28th. Barnes’s suspension will probably begin Tuesday night, when the Grizzlies play the Miami Heat. He would also miss another game Saturday night against the Utah Jazz.