NBA official Joey Crawford suspended indefinitely

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NBA Referee Joey Crawford Suspended

NEW YORK, April 17, 2007 – NBA referee Joey Crawford has been indefinitely suspended for improper conduct toward Tim Duncan during the San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks game on April 15, it was announced today by NBA Commissioner David Stern. The conduct included Crawford's assessment of a second technical foul and ejection of Duncan following laughter by the player while he was seated on the bench, and inappropriate comments made to Duncan during the game.
Crawford's suspension will cover at least the remainder of the 2006-07 season, including the NBA Playoffs and Finals.

"Joey Crawford's handling of this situation failed to meet the standards of professionalism and game management we expect of NBA referees," said Stern. "Especially in light of similar prior acts by this official, a significant suspension is warranted. Although Joey is consistently rated as one of our top referees, he must be held accountable for his actions on the floor, and we will have further discussions with him following the season to be sure he understands his responsibilities."

The incidents occurred with 1:04 remaining in the third period of the Mavericks 91-86 win over the Spurs on Sunday, April 8 at American Airlines Center.

http://www.nba.com/news/crawford_070417.html

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NBA Referee Joey Crawford Suspended

NEW YORK, April 17, 2007 – NBA referee Joey Crawford has been indefinitely suspended for improper conduct toward Tim Duncan during the San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks game on April 15, it was announced today by NBA Commissioner David Stern. The conduct included Crawford's assessment of a second technical foul and ejection of Duncan following laughter by the player while he was seated on the bench, and inappropriate comments made to Duncan during the game.
Crawford's suspension will cover at least the remainder of the 2006-07 season, including the NBA Playoffs and Finals.

"Joey Crawford's handling of this situation failed to meet the standards of professionalism and game management we expect of NBA referees," said Stern. "Especially in light of similar prior acts by this official, a significant suspension is warranted. Although Joey is consistently rated as one of our top referees, he must be held accountable for his actions on the floor, and we will have further discussions with him following the season to be sure he understands his responsibilities."

The incidents occurred with 1:04 remaining in the third period of the Mavericks 91-86 win over the Spurs on Sunday, April 8 at American Airlines Center.

http://www.nba.com/news/crawford_070417.html

Wow, did not expect this to happen.

[7even]

CRAZY 

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

 



....hate to bring this up, but does anyone think he'd be suspended if this happened to Kobe?

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....hate to bring this up, but does anyone think he'd be suspended if this happened to Kobe?

No, they would have fined Kobe and suspended him again.

[G. Sean Peters]

^and would've suspended him indefinetly. Fuck David Stern

[Halu Sination]

i was surprised as well, the nba has been so overprotective with their refs its not even funny

[M Dogg™]

IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!!!!!


CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES... COME ON!!!!

[Don Jacob]

wow david stern finally grew some fucking balls

[Bay Area Jat]

....hate to bring this up, but does anyone think he'd be suspended if this happened to Kobe?

No

[Now_Im_Not_Banned]

Tim Duncan was also fined $25,000 for what he said...


http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AgFX74c3MEnPH1zAockE2QU5nYcB?slug=ap-refereesuspended&prov=ap&type=lgns

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wow david stern finally grew some fucking balls

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Stern was just on PTI saying that Crawford said that he no longer wants to be a NBA official because of the suspension. Apparently Crawford doesn't think he did anything wrong.

[7even]

Stern was just on PTI saying that Crawford said that he no longer wants to be a NBA official because of the suspension. Apparently Crawford doesn't think he did anything wrong.

After a few months at home with his wife he will know better lol

[Antonio_]

Stern was just on PTI saying that Crawford said that he no longer wants to be a NBA official because of the suspension. Apparently Crawford doesn't think he did anything wrong.

After a few months at home with his wife he will know better lol

Ahahah.. wonderful!

Anyway i hate to see peoples career riuned like that, but he went too far. People paid tickets to see Tim Duncan, not him. And i was on the TV at 4:30 am to see a real 4th quarter with Duncan playing, not to see this bullshit. Refs should understand this simply rule. WE DON'T GIVE A FUCK ABOUT THEM.