"I don't think it is all that noble. I think if the whole Pistons/Pacers incident didn't happen they wouldn't have done anything. I think they are just trying to save face to the masses."

Yet, it did happen, and they are taking direct responsibility, at least the programs are, which will cost them each several millions of dollars, which to me is the high road. The could have instead blamed the incident entirely on the NBA and just gone about their business, but decided to punish themselves for their actions. You don't see that very often in sports or in this world today.

Take care all.