Former NBA Referee Commentator Attacked

The assailant was immediately arrested by Atlanta police.

Former NBA player and now works as a commentator on the game, Dominique Wilkins, was attacked by a spectator at the headquarters team Atlanta Hawks, Philips Arena, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 local time.

According to local media the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Wilkins attacked by Rashan S. Michel. Men latter still had registered as a referee in the NBA.

Time of the incident, Wilkins is a former Atlanta Hawks player has just finished working as a commentator on the game. At that time, Atlanta won 85-82 over the Orlando Magic.

Suddenly, Wilkins attacked. According to team spokesman Arthur Triche, the attacker was immediately arrested by Atlanta police.

As quoted from Yahoo Sports, Thursday, March 31, Michel is now charged with beating lightly. Michel also said Wilkins hit in the chest. In addition to Wilkins, a member of the local security had also affected by raw bogem Michel.