Devin Booker Reportedly Called One Referee A “B*tch” Before Getting Ejected In Game Against Lakers

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Devin Booker’s ejection on Tuesday night became a signature moment in the NBA this week. With a pair of questionable techs resulting in Booker’s absence from the final minutes of the game, conversations about officiating and its biggest problems have gotten pretty loud, with both fans and prominent media members expressing their views.

But what did Booker actually say that night? While it’s easy to call the refs “soft” or “trash” for kicking Book in the middle of such an important game, it may not have been completely unwarranted.

Going back to look at the footage, Book clearly said something profane to an official, likely using the word “b*tch” to express his frustration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH-J2oGRrE0

While some still believe this is a case of severe overreaction from the refs, Booker did not get ejected for simply throwing the ball where he shouldn’t have. He got that second tech for curing at and disrespecting a referee, which is pretty commonly frowned upon in most major sports.

It’s okay for players to gripe about a certain call, but when things get personal, that’s when the officials usually draw the line.

In this case, Booker may have overstepped. And, no matter how you feel about the current landscape of basketball, the Suns star at least somewhat deserved that tech.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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