Fred had smoke for all the zebras!
It was announced Monday by the NBA that Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet has been hit with a $50,000 fine for “confronting and directing profane language toward the officiating staff” Saturday during his team‘s 104-98 defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers. (RELATED: Pacers’ Myles Turner Goes All Out For Indiana’s ‘Star Wars’ Night. Come To Find Out, He’s One Of Us)
With only seconds left in the contest, VanVleet pointed at all the referees on the court and let it be known regarding his irritation towards them, which came after VanVleet was knocked with an offensive foul. He also came quite close to touching one ref in the head, and as a result he was immediately ejected.
“I think I’m in enough trouble as it is tonight,” said VanVleet to the media following the game. “Probably don’t need to discuss too much officiating. I know the refs are not trying to be wrong, but we disagreed quite a bit tonight.”
The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/iCldye6S8c
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 25, 2024
The NBA has fined Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet $50,000 for his profane outbursts directed at the refs upon being thrown out the game.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 25, 2024
This was WILD. Fred VanVleet had smoke for ALL 3 REFS 😭
1. “You suck”
2. “You fucking suck”
3. “And you suck b*tch ass n*gga. Hey you a b*tch. You a b*tch” https://t.co/A9PAZVwQ2d pic.twitter.com/JLhkCZeUdA
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) November 24, 2024
Everybody can stop cappin. Fred VanVleet did not touch that referee. 2 games max for harsh language. We still in 3rd place, fk them bumass refs. #PORvsHOU pic.twitter.com/3totKClFNE
— Apex Jones (@ApexJones22) November 24, 2024
I find this situation to be more comical than anything, VanVleet nearly crashed out. (LMAO)
