Infamous Fights Between Teammates

Jets' IK Enemkpali breaks quarterback Geno Smith's jaw.

A National Embarrassment - Tempers tend to flare when teams aren't meeting expectations. Well, things reached a boiling point with the Washington Nationals on Sunday, when pitcher Jonathan Papelbon and outfielder Bryce Harper scuffled in the dugout. Papelbon even grabbed Harper by the throat, pushing him back, before the two had to be separated. Afterward, they both likened the scrap to a fight between brothers that happens. Really? Well, alright. The skirmish made BET.com think of some of the most infamous fights between teammates.(Photo: SPORTSNET via NBC)

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A National Embarrassment - Tempers tend to flare when teams aren't meeting expectations. Well, things reached a boiling point with the Washington Nationals on Sunday, when pitcher Jonathan Papelbon and outfielder Bryce Harper scuffled in the dugout. Papelbon even grabbed Harper by the throat, pushing him back, before the two had to be separated. Afterward, they both likened the scrap to a fight between brothers that happens. Really? Well, alright. The skirmish made BET.com think of some of the most infamous fights between teammates.(Photo: SPORTSNET via NBC)

Jets' IK Enemkpali Breaks Quarterback Geno Smith's Jaw - All over $600? New Yorks Jets quarterback Geno Smith had his jaw broken by the team's backup linebacker IK Enemkpali on Tuesday in a locker room dispute, which was allegedly over Smith owing Enemkpali $600. The aftermath included Smith being out for six to 10 weeks of the 2015 season and Enemkpali immediately being cut from the team. (Photos from left: Al Bello/Getty Images, AP Photo/File)

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Jets' IK Enemkpali Breaks Quarterback Geno Smith's Jaw - All over $600? New Yorks Jets quarterback Geno Smith had his jaw broken by the team's backup linebacker IK Enemkpali on Tuesday in a locker room dispute, which was allegedly over Smith owing Enemkpali $600. The aftermath included Smith being out for six to 10 weeks of the 2015 season and Enemkpali immediately being cut from the team. (Photos from left: Al Bello/Getty Images, AP Photo/File)

Michael Jordan and Steve Kerr - As the legend goes, a Chicago Bulls practice session during the late 1990s got so intense that Michael Jordan wound up punching teammate Steve Kerr right in the face. The incident stemmed from a disagreement. But after Jordan apologized, the two have been cool ever since.(Photos from left: Vincent Laforet / Getty Images, Matthew Stockman / Allsport)

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Michael Jordan and Steve Kerr - As the legend goes, a Chicago Bulls practice session during the late 1990s got so intense that Michael Jordan wound up punching teammate Steve Kerr right in the face. The incident stemmed from a disagreement. But after Jordan apologized, the two have been cool ever since.(Photos from left: Vincent Laforet / Getty Images, Matthew Stockman / Allsport)

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant - Yes, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to three straight NBA championships from 2000-02, but the wins didn't come without the two superstars bumping heads and disbanding. The tension reached a fever pitch during the 2003-04 season — during their last game together on the Lakers before O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat — when Shaq allegedly threatened to kill Bryant for calling him fat and lazy to the media and Lakers assistant Brian Shaw had to split them apart. O'Neal wound up winning one more title, while Bryant led the Lakers to two more NBA championships.(Photos from left: Elsa/Getty Images, Darren Abate/Getty Images)

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Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant - Yes, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to three straight NBA championships from 2000-02, but the wins didn't come without the two superstars bumping heads and disbanding. The tension reached a fever pitch during the 2003-04 season — during their last game together on the Lakers before O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat — when Shaq allegedly threatened to kill Bryant for calling him fat and lazy to the media and Lakers assistant Brian Shaw had to split them apart. O'Neal wound up winning one more title, while Bryant led the Lakers to two more NBA championships.(Photos from left: Elsa/Getty Images, Darren Abate/Getty Images)

Keith Hernandez and Darryl Strawberry - What was intended to be a New York Mets photo session in March 1989 turned into a fight between teammates Keith Hernandez and Darryl Strawberry. Hernandez allegedly took issue to Strawberry's agent saying that his client would walk out of spring training camp if management didn't re-negotiate the slugger's contract. An irked Strawberry swung at Hernandez and missed before the skirmish was broken up. Some team picture.(Photos from left: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images, Getty Images)

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Keith Hernandez and Darryl Strawberry - What was intended to be a New York Mets photo session in March 1989 turned into a fight between teammates Keith Hernandez and Darryl Strawberry. Hernandez allegedly took issue to Strawberry's agent saying that his client would walk out of spring training camp if management didn't re-negotiate the slugger's contract. An irked Strawberry swung at Hernandez and missed before the skirmish was broken up. Some team picture.(Photos from left: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images, Getty Images)

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Latrell Sprewell and Jerome Kersey - Before Latrell Sprewell ever choked then-coach P.J. Carlesimo during a 1997 practice, he scrapped with Golden State Warriors teammate Jerome Kersey in a 1995 practice. Reports from the incident say Spree left practice and returned with a two-by-four before leaving again and threatening to return with a gun. Sheesh!(Photos from left: Todd Warshaw / Getty Images, Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

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Latrell Sprewell and Jerome Kersey - Before Latrell Sprewell ever choked then-coach P.J. Carlesimo during a 1997 practice, he scrapped with Golden State Warriors teammate Jerome Kersey in a 1995 practice. Reports from the incident say Spree left practice and returned with a two-by-four before leaving again and threatening to return with a gun. Sheesh!(Photos from left: Todd Warshaw / Getty Images, Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Tony Allen and OJ Mayo - Tony Allen is known for his defense, but during a 2011 fight with Memphis Grizzlies teammate OJ Mayo, Allen was clearly on the offensive. Mayo apparently took offense to Allen reminding him of a debt from a card game he owed to Tony. The rugged Allen was said to get the better of the exchange before it was broken up by teammates.(Photos: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Tony Allen and OJ Mayo - Tony Allen is known for his defense, but during a 2011 fight with Memphis Grizzlies teammate OJ Mayo, Allen was clearly on the offensive. Mayo apparently took offense to Allen reminding him of a debt from a card game he owed to Tony. The rugged Allen was said to get the better of the exchange before it was broken up by teammates.(Photos: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Christian Laettner and Jerry Stackhouse - During a 1999 Detroit Pistons road trip, teammates Jerry Stackhouse and Christian Laettner got into an argument during a card game, which ended with Laettner walking away with a black eye. The very next day, though, the friends were cool with each other and left the incident in the past.(Photos from left: Ezra O. Shaw / Allsport, Jeff Gross / Allsport)

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Christian Laettner and Jerry Stackhouse - During a 1999 Detroit Pistons road trip, teammates Jerry Stackhouse and Christian Laettner got into an argument during a card game, which ended with Laettner walking away with a black eye. The very next day, though, the friends were cool with each other and left the incident in the past.(Photos from left: Ezra O. Shaw / Allsport, Jeff Gross / Allsport)

Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds - Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds were two of the best hitters of their time...and they even hit each other. The San Francisco Giants stars once got into a heated shoving match in the dugout during a June 2002 game, with Bonds even pushing Kent up against the wall at one point. The two were separated by teammates. Although they hit close in the order, Bonds and Kent were distant personally.(Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

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Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds - Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds were two of the best hitters of their time...and they even hit each other. The San Francisco Giants stars once got into a heated shoving match in the dugout during a June 2002 game, with Bonds even pushing Kent up against the wall at one point. The two were separated by teammates. Although they hit close in the order, Bonds and Kent were distant personally.(Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Marcus Williams and Bill Romanowski - More than 10 years before the Geno Smith-IK Enemkpali incident, Oakland Raiders' Bill Romanowski punched teammate Marcus Williams so viciously during a 2003 practice drill that he fractured his eye socket and ended the 27-year-old's career. Williams was awarded $340,000 via a lawsuit later.(Photos from left: Brian Bahr/Getty Images, Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

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Marcus Williams and Bill Romanowski - More than 10 years before the Geno Smith-IK Enemkpali incident, Oakland Raiders' Bill Romanowski punched teammate Marcus Williams so viciously during a 2003 practice drill that he fractured his eye socket and ended the 27-year-old's career. Williams was awarded $340,000 via a lawsuit later.(Photos from left: Brian Bahr/Getty Images, Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton - In December 2009, a locker room gun showdown between Washington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton ended with the two players being suspended for the remainder of the 2009-10 season.(Photos from left: Christian Petersen/Getty Images, Ron Sachs / CNP)

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Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton - In December 2009, a locker room gun showdown between Washington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton ended with the two players being suspended for the remainder of the 2009-10 season.(Photos from left: Christian Petersen/Getty Images, Ron Sachs / CNP)