Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie did not appreciate NBA referee Tony Brothers’ alleged description of him to his Mavs teammates.
Dinwiddie was rated on Friday night Brothers commits technical foulWith 47.8 seconds remaining for the second quarter.
Tony Brothers, Crew chief, watches the game between San Antonio Spurs and the Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston on Oct. 2, 2022.
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Dinwiddie said that Brothers used profanities against him after he protested the call.
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Dinwiddie stated in his post-game press conference that he had apologized to Tony Brothers for the clap that seemed to keep Tony irate. Take on the Toronto Raptors. “I believe he thought it was rude. If you watch the games, and I know that’s what refs are supposed to do, I clapped to get the attention of my teammates, things of that nature. This was not a personal incident. So, as a man, I would like to say I’m sorry, first and foremost.
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“And secondarily I would like you to know that I would not only like my money back but would also prefer not to be called a b —- or a–m ———– by my colleagues.”
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Dinwiddie said he wasn’t mad about the language used, but did not appreciate what was reportedly said behind his back.
Spencer Dinwiddie from the Mavericks plays the ball against Toronto Raptors on Nov. 4, 20,22 at the American Airlines Center Dallas.
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ESPN reports that Dinwiddie stated, “I’m actually not mad at the language.” “Everybody has said these things before, when they were upset, feeling sensitive or hurt. That’s fine. It’s fine.
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Brothers, who has been a league referee for 29 years, wasn’t available for comment following the game.
Spencer Dinwiddie, of the Mavericks, calls a play against Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Nov. 2, 2022.
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“That’s tough. Jason Kidd, Mavericks head coach, said that Spencer needs to be contacted. Tony is a well-liked player and one of the most talented players we have. We will investigate the circumstances and speak to Spencer to find out what exactly happened. This is a sensitive subject. We will see what happens.”
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Dinwiddie scored 21 on 8-17 shooting from below the floor in the Mavericks third consecutive win. Teammate Luka Doncic had 35 pointsOn the night, he scored his eighth consecutive 30-plus point game to begin the season.
