Jayda Evans of the Seattle Times reports that Joe Forte is still a little sour about his suspension levied by the Sonics.

Forte, who has filed a claim with the NBA players association, said Jerome James approached him after he had gotten out of the shower where he had been singing after a loss to the Wizards. Forte became fearful.

"I'm common-people size and he ran up on me," said Forte, who said the scene was similar to when James had to be held back by Gary Payton from trying to attack Sonics Coach Nate McMillan earlier this season. "Had he hit me he could have killed me. I'm the victim in this situation and I'm going to continue to speak out about this. ... When there's a fight, both parties are suspended."