The Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers have had their fair share of heated battles over the years, and Wednesday night? Oh man, things got wild again. This time, Isaiah Stewart found himself right in the middle of it—because of course he did. Known for his tough, no-nonsense play (and let’s be real, his short fuse), Stewart got himself ejected early in the second quarter after straight-up shoving Pacers center Thomas Bryant. And just when you thought the drama ended there? Nope. His exit turned just as chaotic, and now people are calling for a big suspension.

With 8:45 left in the second quarter, Stewart and Bryant scrapped for a rebound when things took a turn. Stewart didn’t just jostle for position—he threw a full-on forearm into Bryant’s face, knocking him to the floor. The refs reviewed it, but honestly, they didn’t even need much time. They ruled it a clear flagrant-2, which meant an automatic ejection.

Bryant stayed down for a bit before getting up, but Stewart? He already knew what was coming. Before the officials even made the call, he turned and started walking toward the tunnel, almost like he expected it. But he wasn’t about to leave quietly.

As the refs announced the decision, Stewart hit the Pacers bench with a gun gesture—yeah, not a great look. And to top it off, he flipped off the Indiana crowd as he walked out. If he wanted to make sure people were talking about him, mission accomplished.

And get this—this isn’t even the first time he’s had beef with the Pacers this month. After their last game, he took a shot at Myles Turner, mocking him with a “You play with Legos” comment. At first, it seemed like a joke, but now? Feels more like an ongoing rivalry.

Of course, Stewart has a whole history of on-court scuffles. The one that put him on the map? His 2021 clash with LeBron James, where teammates had to hold him back after he took an elbow to the face. Now, with this latest mess, the NBA faces another Isaiah Stewart situation—and fans have plenty to say.

Fan Reactions: Should Stewart Get Suspended, or Was Bryant Overreacting?

Anytime Stewart gets into it, fans don’t hold back. And this time? Social media was on fire. Some people want him suspended for a long time, while others think Bryant made too much of the situation.

A lot of fans feel done with Stewart’s antics and want the league to hit him with a serious punishment. One person tweeted, “Suspend this guy. He’s playing the wrong sport.” And honestly, that’s the general vibe from a lot of people. They see Stewart’s physical play as more of a problem than an asset at this point.

Then there’s this take: “Dirty. Minimum 10-game suspension.” Given his past, it’s not crazy to think the NBA might actually go hard on him. Last season, he allegedly punched Drew Eubanks before a game, which led to a three-game suspension and an arrest (though charges were later dropped). With that in mind, people are wondering: Will the NBA come down even harder this time?

Of course, not everyone thinks Stewart deserves full blame. Some fans believe Bryant exaggerated the whole thing, maybe even played it up for the refs. One guy posted, “Thomas Bryant putting on an act. He had all that time to get up and confront bro 😭😂”

It’s a fair question—was Bryant really that hurt, or was he selling it? NBA players have flopped before (cough LeBron in 2013 cough), so it wouldn’t be shocking if Bryant milked it a little.

Then there’s the big question: Does Stewart even care about playing basketball, or is he just here to fight? Someone joked, “Bro, do you even wanna play basketball or just fight? 🤣”

And honestly? That’s a legit conversation. Statistically, Stewart has never averaged more than 13 points a game. He plays solid defense, but if he keeps getting ejected or suspended, how much does he really help his team?

Then there’s this classic take: “Isaiah Stewart should join the UFC.” Not the first time someone’s said that about him, either. Funny enough, the NBA has guys with real martial arts backgrounds—James Johnson, for example, holds a second-degree black belt and has an undefeated MMA record. Could Stewart actually fight at that level? Probably not, but fans sure love throwing his name in the mix.

At the end of the day, Stewart keeps building this reputation, but is it one he actually wants? Fans are waiting to see how the NBA responds, and whether he’ll finally dial it back—or if this is just who he is now. Either way, you know this isn’t the last time we’ll be talking about Isaiah Stewart getting into it with someone.