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Suit claims Spurs violated state law

The San Antonio Spurs are being sued by a lawyer who is alleging that the team violated the state's deceptive and fair trade practices law.

On Monday, Larry McGuinness filed a class action suit in Miami-Dade County, stating that the team's head coach, Gregg Popovich, "intentionally and surrepticiously" sent their best players home without the knowledge of the league, the team and the fans attending the Nov. 29 game against the Heat. McGuinness contends that he, as well as other fans, "suffered economic damages" as a result of paying a premium price for a ticket that shouldn't cost more.

Before the game, Popovich sent Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Danny Green back to San Antonio, saying that he believed that resting his top players for their fourth game in five days was a smart decision.

Even though players aren't guaranteed to play at any time, the lines are a little more blurred since teams charge fans more to attend games versus better teams. When asked how he thought the fans felt, Popovich admitted at the time that it wasn't ideal.

"If I was taking my 6-year-old son and daughter to the game, I would want them to see everybody," Popovich said. "And if they weren't there, I'd be disappointed."

It's often assumed that fans might not see certain high-profile players because of injury, but McGuinness said this was different given that all of the top players were not available to play.

"It was like going to Morton's Steakhouse and paying $63 for porterhouse and they bring out cube steak," said McGuinness, who said he bought his ticket on the resale market. "That's exactly what happened here."

NBA commissioner David Stern apologized to fans for Popovich's decision at the time, calling it "unacceptable." Days later, the NBA, which is not named as a defendant in this case, fined the team $250,000.

Some could argue that the Heat fans got their money's worth. That's because the team barely beat the undermanned Spurs, 105-100 that night. McGuinness said that doesn't mean a game with the Spurs top players couldn't have been more exciting.

McGuinness said he didn't believe that the Spurs were served with the lawsuit yet.

Spurs spokesman Tom James said the team will have no comment.

Author:	Douchebag [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:09 pm ]
Post subject:	Larry McGuinness
This guy paid for tickets for Spurs Vs. Heat. He saw Spurs vs. Heat. The ticket didn't say Heat Vs. Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobli, Tony Parker, Danny Green, and Spurs. Quote: Suit claims Spurs violated state law The San Antonio Spurs are being sued by a lawyer who is alleging that the team violated the state's deceptive and fair trade practices law. On Monday, Larry McGuinness filed a class action suit in Miami-Dade County, stating that the team's head coach, Gregg Popovich, "intentionally and surrepticiously" sent their best players home without the knowledge of the league, the team and the fans attending the Nov. 29 game against the Heat. McGuinness contends that he, as well as other fans, "suffered economic damages" as a result of paying a premium price for a ticket that shouldn't cost more. Before the game, Popovich sent Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Danny Green back to San Antonio, saying that he believed that resting his top players for their fourth game in five days was a smart decision. Even though players aren't guaranteed to play at any time, the lines are a little more blurred since teams charge fans more to attend games versus better teams. When asked how he thought the fans felt, Popovich admitted at the time that it wasn't ideal. "If I was taking my 6-year-old son and daughter to the game, I would want them to see everybody," Popovich said. "And if they weren't there, I'd be disappointed." It's often assumed that fans might not see certain high-profile players because of injury, but McGuinness said this was different given that all of the top players were not available to play. "It was like going to Morton's Steakhouse and paying $63 for porterhouse and they bring out cube steak," said McGuinness, who said he bought his ticket on the resale market. "That's exactly what happened here." NBA commissioner David Stern apologized to fans for Popovich's decision at the time, calling it "unacceptable." Days later, the NBA, which is not named as a defendant in this case, fined the team $250,000. Some could argue that the Heat fans got their money's worth. That's because the team barely beat the undermanned Spurs, 105-100 that night. McGuinness said that doesn't mean a game with the Spurs top players couldn't have been more exciting. McGuinness said he didn't believe that the Spurs were served with the lawsuit yet. Spurs spokesman Tom James said the team will have no comment.

Author:	Peoria Matt [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:10 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Larry McGuinness
The Atlanta Hawks better have a good lawyer.

Author:	Urlacher's missing neck [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:11 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Larry McGuinness
I figured this was Lawrence's St. Patricks Day alter ego.

Author:	FavreFan [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:13 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Larry McGuinness
Peoria Matt wrote: The Atlanta Hawks better have a good lawyer.

Author:	Krazy Ivan [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:17 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Larry McGuinness
Peoria Matt wrote: The Atlanta Hawks better have a good lawyer.

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Author:	Bucky Chris [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:24 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Larry McGuinness
Wonder if Stern hurt their defense by fining the Spurs.

Author:	redskingreg [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:30 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Larry McGuinness
I would never order the cube steak at Morton's. That's bad form, my lawsuit-pending friend.

Author:	rogers park bryan [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:32 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Larry McGuinness
Denied because he has such a great name Probably a good dude to have a pint with

Author:	Douchebag [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:35 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Larry McGuinness
rogers park bryan wrote: Probably a good dude to have a pint with He sounds like a dick to me. The Heat have Wade and James. What schmuck in Miami is buying tickets to see Tim Duncan or Tony Parker?

Author:	Douchebag [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Larry McGuinness

Author:	redskingreg [ Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:52 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Larry McGuinness
Billy McBusch, my great great grandpa, was the White House's liquor supplier until prohibition.

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