Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Backs Devin Booker's Public Criticism of Referees
Summary
Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker criticized the referees for their calls during a playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Suns owner Mat Ishbia supported Booker's comments and called for referees to be held accountable.Key Facts
- The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Phoenix Suns 2-0 in the first-round playoff series.
- Devin Booker was given a technical foul during the game and publicly criticized referee James Williams afterward.
- Booker said this was his first time calling out a referee in 11 years but felt it was necessary.
- Booker expects to be fined by the NBA for his public criticism.
- Suns owner Mat Ishbia expressed full support for Booker on social media.
- Ishbia said referees must be held accountable when they miss calls or disrespect players.
- The next game will be played in Phoenix on Saturday.
- Both players and fans want fair officiating to maintain the spirit of competition.
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