NBA slaps life ban on fan for assaulting Pelicans' assistant coach

Houston Rockets fan, Manuel Garcia, who allegedly assaulted New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Joe Boylan has been banned from all NBA events. ban extends to WNBA, G League and 2K League events. An NBA spokesperson confirmed ban. Garcia was accused of punching Boylan during Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans game on Sunday, October 27. Rockets banned Garcia from all Rockets game following match, but NBA took a step furr and banned him from all events. Garcia and Boyaln's altercation was also caught on video. Garcia appeared in court this weekend and requested more time to find a lawyer. He is currently out on bail. Garcia will be back in court in December.

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NBA 2019: Rockets' fan arrested and banned after allegedly punching Pelicans' assistant coach

event took place after match.  prosecutor charged 38-year-old Manuel Garcia with misdemeaur assault for allegedly punching Pelicans' assistant coach, Joe Boylan in his face. Garcia's girlfriend Brittney Aplin was also with him when event occurred and was arrested too. 33-year-old Aplin was arrested for allegedly preventing police from getting a hold of Garcia. 

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New Orleans Pelicans also issued a statement to a sports news channel later on. y said that y were aware of incident that occurred, but will t be making any comment regarding matter. Harris County District Attorney's Office prosecutor Nathan Beedle also made a statement and said that he would t speculate about motive. Garcia was asked about motive but refused to answer. 

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