Weasel of The Week: Shane Keisel

Nine months ago, Shane Keisel and his girlfriend were ejected from the Utah Jazz's home game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder after Keisel allegedly made some racist remarks toward then-Thunder star Russell Westbrook. The Jazz decided that Keisel was no longer welcome, banning him from their building.

With Christmas a week away, Keisel decided to file a lawsuit against the Jazz and Westbrook, who now plays for Houston. Keisel is asking for $68 million dollars, claiming he was wrongfully accused of hurling the racial remarks toward Westbrook. His girlfriend wants $32 million, claiming defamation and emotional distress.

Meet the couple's lawyer, if ya will:

Actually, the image of this weasel describes Keisel perfectly. Hands out, looking for something he ain't getting.

Seems Keisel's a wee bit butt-hurt because he was singled out while other hecklers are getting what he thinks is a free pass. It all depends on the tone of what he said. Waiting nine months, however, to file suit, in the opinion of this writer, reeks of desperation. If the Jazz and/or Westbrook settle with this punk, then everyone else will have their hands out for an undeserved easy payday if the same thing happens to them. Keisel clearly wants some of the money Westbrook's getting from the Rockets so he doesn't have to work for the rest of his life, assuming he has a job.

$100 million, to me, is asking for too much money. Keisel will be lucky if he makes even 10 cents. Yes, he's this week's Weasel. And that's all, folks.