Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart arrested for allegedly punching Drew Eubanks of Phoenix Suns

Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart was arrested for allegedly punching Phoenix Suns forward Drew Eubanks, but has now been released after being issued with a citation, according to Phoenix Police. After the incident the Phoenix Police Department released a statement which read: “Detectives are investigating an assault that happened late this afternoon between two professional basketball players while in the parking tunnel of the area in downtown Phoenix.

“At around 4.45pm, Phoenix police officers were working in a security capacity during a Suns home game at Footprint Arena when they were called to a fight between two players inside the arena’s parking lot. When the officers arrived, they were directed by security to the players involved. The players were identified as 27-year old Drew Eubanks and 22-year old Isaiah Stewart. 

“Officers spoke to both players involved and a number of people who witnessed the incident. They learned there was an argument between both players and they arrived at the arena. Witnesses said the argument escalated when they saw Stewart punch Eubanks, causing a minor injury. Both men were separated by security, which ended the fight.

“Detectives responded to investigate the incident and collect evidence. Stewart was arrested for assault and issued a citation and released. The investigation remains active.”

CBS Sports reported that “pre-game fights of this nature are nearly nonexistent. One notable incident occured in 2000 when Charles Oakley, then playing for the Toronto Raptors, was suspended three games for punching Jeff McInnis of the Clippers at a morning shootaround. Otherwise, few such fights are known to have happened.”