Like many sports, basketball serves as an escape for countless individuals. As a sport that rewards virtues like hard work, dedication, and teamwork, the game of basketball offers players and spectators a truly special experience.
At times, however, things can get out of hand.
On Twitter, user EGB Hoops posted some footage he witnessed at a youth basketball game, which apparently involved a coach strangling a referee on the sidelines.
The whole thing got pretty wild and seemingly evolved into an all-out brawl.
Lawd Jesus this is what we doing now days? Bruhhhhh did y’all find ol boys glasses tho pic.twitter.com/Tv8eMNnrDe
— Hoop 🔌 (@MrCmonNow) January 30, 2022
We do not have any additional information on how the incident started or how it ended, but it’s safe to say this is something we’ve never really seen before.
In response, countless Twitter users chimed in with their own thoughts on the scene, expressing shock and disappointment at what transpired during what we assume to be a youth game.
This is absolutely sad!! Dude shouldn't be able to coach again and his name should be shared and made viral! Glad that other ref came in with the "One hitta' quitta' " at the end! 😂 https://t.co/iZA2na55ez
— Coach Bobby Sibley (@CoachB_Sibley) January 30, 2022
Totally unacceptable. I witnessed a grown man just the other day going at it with kids in the stands. They should have ask him to leave right away l before this kind of thing happened. Let the kids enjoy their time their time their time
— joseph cooper (@josephc04327123) January 30, 2022
Just a damn shame, adults making it more about them instead of the kids
— William Evans (@coachevans3011) January 30, 2022
It's not really that serious. People are getting out of hand these days. Lord have mercy. Smh
— Alexis Bellamy (@alexis_bella1) January 30, 2022
They are already having the pull refs out of no where because of the shortage this is going to make it worse. People do not get paid enough to deal with this shit no matter how much they love the game.
— Maria Jimenez (@Anaismami2000) January 30, 2022
Unacceptable…what example are we showing these kids with this kind of behavior? As adults we must lead by example. Not escalate a situation. Just sad…blue shirt was cool a cucumber tho!
— TAZ RAY (@TAZRAY8) January 30, 2022
Was that a parent or a coach? Either way that dude will never step foot in a high school gym again in that state and the reg should press charges and sue.
— Tony (@dudetone77) January 30, 2022
It’s hardly the first time things have gotten chippy on the court. Back in December, a High Schooler made headlines after swinging on his opponent during the post-game handshake line.
During the handshake line after the game a Carlisle player attacked the player leading the Nevada handshake line. First he hit him in the body and then appeared to knock him out with a punch to the face.
It looked like he tried to throw another punch as the kid was falling down and another Nevada player jumped in to tackle the kid throwing the punches.
Even in the NBA, violent outbursts have happened. Earlier this season, LeBron James was caught in the middle of a scandal with Isaiah Stewart after he charged at the Lakers star in the middle of a play.
So, crazy things do tend to happen in the basketball world. Emotions run high, anger takes over, and people respond the only way they know how.
In this case, however, the parties involved could face serious consequences for how it all played out and the fact that it involved two adults during a youth event.
We will update the story if any more information becomes available.
