TOUCH DOWN A FEW MINUTES AGO: Florida panther Star Aleksander Barkov populaly know as Sasha Has Been Banned from Basketball Activities by NBA Officials After He Tested Positive for…see more
In a bizarre turn of events that has shocked both the NHL and NBA communities, Florida Panthers captain Aleksander “Sasha” Barkov has reportedly been **banned from all basketball-related activities by NBA officials** — despite not being an NBA player.
The decision came after what sources are calling a “routine celebrity crossover screening,” during which Barkov — a celebrated figure in South Florida sports — allegedly tested **positive for possessing an “unfair athletic advantage”** in informal offseason pickup basketball games.
### The Strange Crossover
According to reports, Barkov, 30, was participating in a charity basketball game in Miami when his **dominant court presence caught the eye of NBA observers**. Known for his incredible vision, agility, and ice-cold composure on the hockey rink, Barkov reportedly **racked up 38 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists** — all while playing in *hockey gloves for the first half*.
“He was Euro-stepping, no-looking, and basically conducting the game like he was LeBron’s taller cousin,” said one stunned bystander. “We didn’t know hockey players could move like that.”
> “While we respect Aleksander Barkov’s talents and contributions to sports, we must maintain the integrity of our basketball training programs. Effective immediately, Mr. Barkov is **banned from participating in any unofficial or exhibition basketball games organized under NBA jurisdiction** due to a competitive imbalance.”
The league clarified that Barkov has not tested positive for any banned substance, but instead **for having elite multi-sport abilities** that “could pose a threat to the ego of current NBA stars.”
In a short but cheeky Instagram story, Barkov responded with a photo of him dunking with the caption:
> “I thought I was just playing for fun… guess I’ll stick to the ice ❄️🏀”
Fans from both the NHL and NBA are calling for the league to “let Sasha play,” with hashtags like **#FreeBarkov** and **#SashaBuckets** trending on X (formerly Twitter).
### What’s Next?
While the ban is not expected to impact Barkov’s hockey season, Panthers fans are jokingly worried that he might get banned from other sports next.
For now, Barkov remains focused on leading the Panthers into another strong NHL season — though it’s safe to say his basketball career might have just peaked… and been shut world of basketball.*
