Cleveland Cavaliers guard Tyjerome was fined $25,000 after calling NBA umpire Natalie Sago after the game.
Jerome received a technical foul from Sago on Sunday during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Oral exchange In the court.
The 27-year-old expressed dissatisfaction with the post-match introduction despite the Cavs winning overtime 133-129 and Jerome finished with 25 points.
“Yeah, I thought the ref was really bad tonight, especially Natalie. [Sago]”Jerome He told reporters In the locker room. “She was really bad, so when that happens, they lose control of the game. [You just have to] Keep your head. I thought the first half was ridiculous. The third quarter was horrifying and I had to keep my head up and play. ”
The NBA acted swiftly and fined Jerome the following day for his remarks.
“Cleveland Cavaliers security guard Ty Jerome was announced today by Joe Dumars, executive vice president of the head of basketball operations.”
league Added“Jerome commented to the media following the Cavaliers' 133-129 overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at Rocket Arena on March 2nd.”
According to the Judges Association, Sago He has now reached his sixth NBA season after four seasons in the G League and three seasons in the WNBA. In 2021, Sago was one of two female referees hosting the same game. first time It was happening in NBA history.
Sago has not been well received by fans over the past few seasons. This is tied to several public arguments with players who are upset by her host.
The viral video is far from the slightest annoying with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic Force her Boston Celtics' Jason Tatum was given to him the ball Blown away call.
In early 2025, Indiana Pacers player Bennedict Maturin also I hit a sago And he was quickly kicked out of the game.
“It should not be based on your gender, race, [or] Ethnicity. ”
For her, Sago doesn't seem to make excuses for her position in the league. in 2021 Interviewshe appeared to explain that young women should not get jobs in her field based on gender or ethnicity.
“Go out and do your job. It shouldn't be based on your gender, race, ethnicity, anything like that. It should be based on your ability. If you can get the job done like a man, then we belong there too.”
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