In a surprising turn of events during a high school basketball game in Washington state, a former NBA All-Star found himself having to step in to control a situation involving his own daughter.

The game, played between the West Seattle Wildcats and the Garfield Bulldogs, was intense, but things escalated after the final buzzer.

A Rivalry Game Takes a Dark Turn

Garfield emerged victorious with an 11-point win, but the excitement quickly turned to chaos as the game came to a close.

In the final moments, West Seattle players attempted to steal the ball from a Garfield guard who was trying to run down the clock.

The Garfield player, not taking kindly to the aggressive move, responded by throwing the ball at her opponent.

This led to punches being thrown by both teams, and before long, the benches cleared.

Brandon Roy Steps In to Stop the Chaos

Amidst the pandemonium, several individuals rushed onto the court to intervene, including Brandon Roy, a Seattle basketball legend and former NBA player.

Roy, now the head coach for Garfield’s boys’ basketball team, is well-known for his successful career, both in college and in the NBA.

In this moment, though, his role was to stop his daughter, Mariah, who was involved in the altercation.

Roy quickly restrained her, preventing her from engaging further in the fight.

No Punishments Yet, but the Aftermath is Still Unclear

Despite the violence, no official punishment has been handed down by Washington’s high school athletic authorities.

Additionally, neither of the schools has indicated whether they will take any disciplinary actions against the players involved.

A Look at Brandon Roy’s Career

Brandon Roy’s connection to Seattle basketball runs deep.

He was one of the state’s top players in the late 1990s and early 2000s, eventually earning a spot as a top-40 national recruit in 2002.

Roy chose to stay local, playing for the University of Washington, where his strong college career led to him being selected sixth overall in the 2006 NBA Draft.

Although injuries cut his NBA career short, Roy achieved remarkable success in his brief time in the league.

He was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2007, earned three All-Star selections, and was recognized with multiple All-NBA honors.

Following his playing days, Roy transitioned into coaching, leading Nathan Hale High School to great success and mentoring future NBA stars like Michael and Jontay Porter.

In 2017, his impact was further recognized when he was named the Naismith National High School Coach of the Year.

This article was published on TDPel Media. Thanks for reading!

Share on Facebook «||» Share on Twitter «||» Share on Reddit «||» Share on LinkedIn