i thought i read it was a family friend. perhaps his brother's best friend. regardless of how he died, if someone close to him died, there shouldn't be an issue of attending a friend's funeral. geno did say he would reimburse IK, but obviously was negligent in getting it done, and from reports, acted childish about the matter
Thats what I first read too, but I agree with him it has been documented differently depending on the article.
I agree on the childish part too...im sure everyone listening to the argument in the locker room was annoyed about something so stupid...on both sides...