I guess you guys already saw the youtube of Aaron Gray taking Ivey out on a screen a few months ago. Gives a reason for this, but makes it all the more premeditated.
Everyone of us has played sports and if you have an ounce of intensity, the urge to haul off on somebody for a perceived dirty shot or rough hit (or what ever) has been experienced by everyone of us. As far as I know, Royal has a pretty clean record in these regards. He got caught in this case and rightly will be suspended for it. I wonder if Gray will be as eager to set a similar screen on Ivey in the future? Since his team mates didn't help him, then Ivey has to protect his own health (and livelihood).