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The NBA announced Friday that forward Miles Bridges has been suspended 30 total games due to a domestic violence incident involving the mother of his children.
Back in November, Bridges pleaded no contest to a felony domestic violence charge. He was ultimately sentenced to three years of probation.
Even though Bridges missed the entire 2022-23 regular season because he failed to sign a new contract, the NBA announced that he has already served 20 games from his suspension.
As a result, Bridges will only be suspended for 10 games next season.
Sports fans around the country are understandably disappointed by the NBA’s decision.
“So, the NBA only suspending Miles Bridges for 10 games for beating and choking his children’s mother,” Britni Danielle tweeted.
So, the NBA only suspending Miles Bridges for 10 games for beating and choking his children’s mother 🫠 https://t.co/tiuUQithQF
— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) April 14, 2023
“Rich people can really get away with everything,” one person commented.
Rich people can really get away with anything 💀 https://t.co/ihnyy2atWq
— 🍞 (@chrisobread) April 14, 2023
Another person wrote, “So they though that after a year the outrage will die down.”
The victim accused Bridges of assaulting her in front of their two children. At the time, he faced three domestic violence-related charges.
Bridges last played for the Hornets during the 2021-22 season. He averaged 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.