That gesture is just every baller instinct so a player can give distance to whoever he bumps at to avoid further injury. It’s an instinct! Damn that referee!
Facts. That's what I was just finna say,but the NBA is just like the government. Ran by old white men who think its about they bitter ass. Don't nobody buy a ticket or turn the channel on the game to watch a coach, owner, or a bum ass ref yet they want all the attention and credit. Just like the government building the country on the backs of others and then stand they ugly big eared, pointy nose, knock kneed, flat footed ass on the TV as if they have any talent outside of being snakes.
@@povertybasedent9792 What are you talking about? NBA owners are some of the most silent owners in all of sports. You almost never hear from them unless it's to congratulate their team on a title. The NBA heavily features players. Arenas will have 100 foot posters of the players... Refs keep order in the game. Austin clearly hit him. If you don't see that your blind. The ejection was 100% correct.
So I guess y'all not seeing these players thinking its ok to hit refs and umps??? I be damn I'll eject the damn commentators if their out of line when I pass by ...😂😂😂
@@restinpeacekobe987 you wouldn’t get charged with assault and being a promising young player and Doc Rivers son you’ll definitely play again. However, you’re correct he’d have a huge fine as well as a lengthy suspension.
Happened pretty fast and Austin didn't seem like he knew he was there until they made contact. That ref is just being a baby. Can't expect to be a ref and not get hit at some point. Shit happens. Austin was literally just reacting the way many people would when noticing you are about to run into something or someone. Kinda like turning around and running into someone. He was also off balance coming down and when you realize you are about to bump into something, generally you brace yourself.
He didn't see ref. I played basketball... and once you felt somebody's body especially unexpectedly, your natural reaction is exactly what the kid did..
Yes, I don't think Austin did it on purpose but he should've apologized to the ref immediately as he made contact not after the ref throws him out of the game.
He did it was not a natural motion to brace himself , he was not falling over then raised his hand and lightly slapped it on the refs chest. Yes I agree very lightly but non the less and " aggressive " move towards the ref and your not allowed to touch them even lay a finger on them if its not completely by accident they are like GOD
This is a good call, when he throwed the ball, the ball was not in the net, he saw it, then he expected some penalty, and when there was no whistle and reached referee he expressed his furiousness for pushing the referee.
As a clippers fan, this is one of the reasons why we get screwed over,because the refs make stupid calls like this. Also the title is click bait because he didn't hit him,he accidentally ran into him
Young Baller screwed over? The clippers just suck. Why do you think they play in LA but no one wants to play there? Hopefully jerry west can make them an actual desired destination
Marc A They are screwed over. And what is the definition of bad? Because they can’t get to the conference finals, because they have never been able to remotely win a championship? This proves there screwed over, I remember on 2005 one of the players got ejected for laughing at a ref, similar towards Tim Duncan and Joe Crawford. And I’m not disagreeing with you, no one maybe doesn’t want to play there because they didn’t need anyone until Chris Paul went to the rockets, and now recently Blake got traded to the pistons. In the NBA this is what you call re-building. But like I said I’m not disagreeing or agreeing with anyone here all I’m saying is that they are *screwed* over. No matter what they do, the refs always have something to do, because the lakers are the main staple point of LA basketball. The clippers are another fill in the hole type of team. But it isn’t because no one wants to play there, it’s because that they share a same city with another famous basketball team, and are considered “just another copy” to complete the whole 30 nba teams format. Also, they throw out doc rivers as well for no reason, which shows the refs these season are too sensitive and need management change. I honestly think the clippers need a change. Maybe make them the *seattle supersonics* or something? So they can represent their own city and be able to start something of their own. Not saying this will happen, but it should. The NBA are in need of a lot of changes and the refs are just part of it. I just find the NBA to be silly when it comes to reffing games nowadays. “Oh you touched me let me eject you because I find it the wrong way.” And the funny thing is, usually ejections like this are considered as well, they go do the other refs and decide as whole, you can clearly see this doesn’t happen. And you can also see that the refs seem to mind themselves, they do ejections without using their brain. It’s kind of the like “think before you speak” but sorry for this whole chatter, but I’m not a clippers fan, of a lakers fan, I’ve been a Boston Celtics fan my whole life, but I don’t want you to think Im sucking off the clippers.
ChokeCity And to reply to you, there in a re-build mode and having two centers who do the same thing is a bad area to start out with. *cough* the pelicans with Davis and cousins, and no I’m not saying there bad but their record isn’t all that great. They need a center, and a good guard. That’s what the clippers are doing, the trade was a win for them. Not only do they get a future all-star, they get to maybe future all stars or future good nba players, which does include a first round pick and a second round pick. And with this trade they also cleared a lot of space, so they can easily land a few big time free agents. If really helps them now with this trade, and I suspect them to get better by next season after free agency.
I dont know if I'm just not cool enough to see something wrong with the ref call. But he clearly pushed off the ref and said something.... T his ass up everytime lol
I'm going against the crowd here, I believe it was a reactionary chest tap, but that being said I do believe contact was made on purpose. Not with bad intentions but he touched the ref on purpose. And rules state Auto Ejection no matter what if the "touch" was during the game clock.
I dont really play basketball only badminton.. But if ref knows that the player didnt notice him and about to hit him he should back down a bit you know.. If foul is called doesnt mean you can just stand there and let the players hit you.. Also, he merely touched you, you didnt even fazed from your stance or got back down a bit
Title is misleading, yes.... Rivers still did shove the official, you can tell by his body language after the play he was upset with the no-call, and the extension of his elbow- he saw who it was, they know where the officials should be on certain plays. Rules are rules (why can't a normal human understand this?!), we can't have million-dollar role models be savages and animals all the time, then justify it by flipping and mouthing off the officials, and simply say 'Oh that's a garbage call!' and such. What has the NBA become....... such disrespect by this generation. Did the greats of the game ever stoop this low to literally argue over calls on the court?... Not really. Fights almost every game, disrespecting officials... ah, lets just pay them more $$... sadness. You cannot touch an official! End of story.
This is another instance of FIXING GAMES. You know what's even worse this happens in every game in every league. The ref was most likely gambling or betting something on the rockets and he was like "you know what will win me this 20$, if I throw out the head coach and starting point guard
Instead of “player” maybe u cud say Austin Rivers’ name and give him a little respect. He’s a a good player and that title can be very disrespectful. He deserves more respect and he’s a good player that receives too much hate from the media for being the son of Doc Rivers. This seems like a very small and unimportant problem but it still is kinda disrespectful whether it was intentional or not.
I don't know if he said something that provoked the ref but the ref could have moved out the way. The player seemed unaware of the ref until physical contact. He's lucky he didn't twist his ankle on the ref, standing underneath.
I wonder how something can get started against professional sports refs? Whether it be fining or physically harming them for bad/fake calls. They need to be financially or physically harmed to force them to be honest.
That ref might need security too leave, that was a very petty call....we've all seen games where player have ran over refs ,that red needs to find another profession
I try to always be very fair with officials: this was not the right call. But in fairness, they have to make aplit decisions, just wish hed hesitated on this instance.
The way I see it Rivers pushed ref on the chest, now he probably did that cause he got mad he missed the shot but was like spining I don't know if he really wanted to do that. But ref probably tought he pushed cause he wanted a foul and didn't get one...
That gesture is just every baller instinct so a player can give distance to whoever he bumps at to avoid further injury. It’s an instinct! Damn that referee!
Paolo Inigo I
Having played basketball... yeah, no... that gesture was unnecessary. What injury would he have faced at that slow speed? Hahaha
He managed to turn around give a quick look and push. That's not balancing yourself.
That's on purpose you dumbbells
Exactly
Ref stands in the way of his momentum, pretty obvious.
Breaking news; that ref is under FBI investigation for betting on games he officiated!👀
He fully extended his arm and pushed him Come on
derek d push? Maybe a high five to the chest. Don’t be soft now
Yeah that's what i saw
Spence937 the rules are the rules
That's just a habit for NBA players... When bumping bodies on the court they always stick there arms out like that.
100% right David it acros the board in most contact sports I’ve done it a lot in football, what a joke
even curry has done that but he didn’t get a tech.
Tamer Ciftci why wouldn’t you be mad if you got a unneccesary tech
Facts. That's what I was just finna say,but the NBA is just like the government. Ran by old white men who think its about they bitter ass. Don't nobody buy a ticket or turn the channel on the game to watch a coach, owner, or a bum ass ref yet they want all the attention and credit. Just like the government building the country on the backs of others and then stand they ugly big eared, pointy nose, knock kneed, flat footed ass on the TV as if they have any talent outside of being snakes.
@@povertybasedent9792
What are you talking about? NBA owners are some of the most silent owners in all of sports. You almost never hear from them unless it's to congratulate their team on a title. The NBA heavily features players. Arenas will have 100 foot posters of the players...
Refs keep order in the game. Austin clearly hit him. If you don't see that your blind. The ejection was 100% correct.
If this was Harden the ref will get technical.
And to lechoke james.
Lol
Cedrick FK lol
These refs are becoming more and more most likely to call the police Barbeque Becky style
It be the white refs too 😂
Daddy's lil tough guy.
@@giovanni2980 Shut up moon cricket
Mo Betta oml
Tamer Ciftci 15 Year old is more mature than that. At least from my experienced.
why are nba refs old? cant the nba have young athletic refs instead?
What a ridiculous comment. Are they to do push up challenges to see who gets a call? Pathetic.
Southsideman chill dude
Southsideman
You missed his point you dumbass.
Mark Dagpin
I’m not sure, but you definitely do see most old slow refs.
+BOOTYBALLS THEGOD (looks at his image and name) Thanks for the compliment. No greater compliment than when an idiot criticizes you.
i not a clippers big fan......but clearly what Austin did not on purpose
dat nugga the way he used it, white no doubt
shawn tam Your Grammar Is Terrible.
@@fatboyej7948 this isn’t a fucking spelling bee
@@fatboyej7948 then what? This is not an english class either
He didn’t do it purposely. Some of these refs are pre-madonnas.
What is a "pre-madonna"?
I hope you're kidding....
JP Prophete I
Prima donna*
what about the post madonnas
thse refs are becoming sissy, just like the whole league.
So I guess y'all not seeing these players thinking its ok to hit refs and umps??? I be damn I'll eject the damn commentators if their out of line when I pass by ...😂😂😂
That's bullshit man! Thats fucking bullshit
-Austin Rivers
These refs are so sensitive like the CLITORIS.
Ah
Lmao
You would know wouldn't you
??? Would you know
In the refs defense he had menstrual cramps
He probably said my bad afterwards and the ref took it personal. If I were the ref I would let him slide lmao
That looked like a, "sorry I hit your foot with my foot," tap. That's a pretty despicable ejection.
The refs should have to meet the press after games. They need to be held accountable. Silver needs to stop coddling the refs
I'd push him again as long as it's the regular season. Make sure he hit the ground.
Them refs softer than Harden
You would never be able to play again and get a huge fine, and also get charged with assault not worth it
@@restinpeacekobe987 you wouldn’t get charged with assault and being a promising young player and Doc Rivers son you’ll definitely play again. However, you’re correct he’d have a huge fine as well as a lengthy suspension.
@@flashfive12 nah if he punched the shit out of a ref he is never playing again even if your lebron
Dude he literally friendly tapped him 😂😂
00:30 two memes in a one simple shot. Y'all know em.
Moe Fawkah I don't.
Aj Nicko what
Calling Bullshit he meant dat boi
no what i meant was why is it always like for the memes and shit
Calling Bullshit lol woah
Refs need to learn to stay away from the court when the game going on if they gone call bs
Doc screaming WHAT at 00:23 is hilarious
Happened pretty fast and Austin didn't seem like he knew he was there until they made contact. That ref is just being a baby. Can't expect to be a ref and not get hit at some point. Shit happens. Austin was literally just reacting the way many people would when noticing you are about to run into something or someone. Kinda like turning around and running into someone. He was also off balance coming down and when you realize you are about to bump into something, generally you brace yourself.
He should be jailed for that. Not acceptable on earth😂
Jean Grey the ref gets 2 free throws.
Stfu stoopid
he DIDNT "HIT" him u did that for views , and that's very sad for u
thanks for the view
Thank him for the dislikes, I dare you
lol I like how he said "PLAYER" and not Austin Rivers, I remember when this happened
You know every time U comment he gets a view + he kinda pushed him a lil bit
Jermaine Tyrese Harris Look at that like to dislike ratio, obviously more people liked it.
"any contact from the ref is automatic ejection" lol 😂
Is there a way to eject ref as well🤣
I never been to US but when I do visit I defo ain't gonna touch anyone with a uniform, including a postman
Hahaha
Who the fuk says "defo" - alien
The real NBA and 2k both need to FIX THEIR GAME
Stop buying the game every year you mark. Literal mark.
He didn't see ref. I played basketball... and once you felt somebody's body especially unexpectedly, your natural reaction is exactly what the kid did..
I was at the game he was yelling: "Dad! Help! They're abducting me!!!"
0:28 lmao when u had enough😂
Yes, I don't think Austin did it on purpose but he should've apologized to the ref immediately as he made contact not after the ref throws him out of the game.
He gave him a double tech so he had no time to do anything
I agree that he didn't have time to do anything, but apologize for what? Him making incidental contact. This isn't little dribblers.
He did it was not a natural motion to brace himself , he was not falling over then raised his hand and lightly slapped it on the refs chest. Yes I agree very lightly but non the less and " aggressive " move towards the ref and your not allowed to touch them even lay a finger on them if its not completely by accident they are like GOD
Paul F. Sporks
He tapped him with good intent, but probably said something dumb like 'Call the foul"... So ref tossed him...
How many people were ejected in the video
This is a good call, when he throwed the ball, the ball was not in the net, he saw it, then he expected some penalty, and when there was no whistle and reached referee he expressed his furiousness for pushing the referee.
First of all rivers got fouled second of all that was not on purpose. Maybe refs should move out of the way.
If players can't touch the ref. Than the ref can't touch the players too
Rivers just wanted to make sure he was alright
0:31 guy clapping for the eject felt the mood and immediately stopped
Petty freakin refs out here be getting paid to do this? Nah guys why!
Lol Austin rivers changed to Houston to
I finally know where this meme comes from
referee: im untouchable so dont touch me
These refs want to be the stars of the show. They act like goddam cops out there. Exactly like the power controlling police.
Why dont you try it?
Then you will shut up.
They are like cops out there. They enforce the rules. Some people think that all of the rules don't apply to them.
the refs are too emotional
Ref like "u hit me" .... tech"!
Lol Doc Rivers is like wtf just happened
As a clippers fan, this is one of the reasons why we get screwed over,because the refs make stupid calls like this. Also the title is click bait because he didn't hit him,he accidentally ran into him
Young Baller screwed over? The clippers just suck. Why do you think they play in LA but no one wants to play there? Hopefully jerry west can make them an actual desired destination
I totally agree as a Lakers fan but you're a little late bud
Well the Organization does it to themselves too (Blake Griffin)
Marc A They are screwed over. And what is the definition of bad? Because they can’t get to the conference finals, because they have never been able to remotely win a championship? This proves there screwed over, I remember on 2005 one of the players got ejected for laughing at a ref, similar towards Tim Duncan and Joe Crawford. And I’m not disagreeing with you, no one maybe doesn’t want to play there because they didn’t need anyone until Chris Paul went to the rockets, and now recently Blake got traded to the pistons. In the NBA this is what you call re-building. But like I said I’m not disagreeing or agreeing with anyone here all I’m saying is that they are *screwed* over. No matter what they do, the refs always have something to do, because the lakers are the main staple point of LA basketball. The clippers are another fill in the hole type of team. But it isn’t because no one wants to play there, it’s because that they share a same city with another famous basketball team, and are considered “just another copy” to complete the whole 30 nba teams format. Also, they throw out doc rivers as well for no reason, which shows the refs these season are too sensitive and need management change. I honestly think the clippers need a change. Maybe make them the *seattle supersonics* or something? So they can represent their own city and be able to start something of their own. Not saying this will happen, but it should. The NBA are in need of a lot of changes and the refs are just part of it. I just find the NBA to be silly when it comes to reffing games nowadays. “Oh you touched me let me eject you because I find it the wrong way.” And the funny thing is, usually ejections like this are considered as well, they go do the other refs and decide as whole, you can clearly see this doesn’t happen. And you can also see that the refs seem to mind themselves, they do ejections without using their brain. It’s kind of the like “think before you speak” but sorry for this whole chatter, but I’m not a clippers fan, of a lakers fan, I’ve been a Boston Celtics fan my whole life, but I don’t want you to think Im sucking off the clippers.
ChokeCity And to reply to you, there in a re-build mode and having two centers who do the same thing is a bad area to start out with. *cough* the pelicans with Davis and cousins, and no I’m not saying there bad but their record isn’t all that great. They need a center, and a good guard. That’s what the clippers are doing, the trade was a win for them. Not only do they get a future all-star, they get to maybe future all stars or future good nba players, which does include a first round pick and a second round pick. And with this trade they also cleared a lot of space, so they can easily land a few big time free agents. If really helps them now with this trade, and I suspect them to get better by next season after free agency.
Stephen curry hits the ref but no ejection..🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
So why did you loop the video...
Doug Collins talked like Rivers took his arm off. Smh
he didnt even mean to
Nba refs are just as bad as MLB umps
Egos and they olden.
He got hosed. 🤦🏿♂
Damn old ref.😂😂 his allergy in touching
I dont know if I'm just not cool enough to see something wrong with the ref call. But he clearly pushed off the ref and said something.... T his ass up everytime lol
Gonna be a different story if that's LBJ...
I'm going against the crowd here, I believe it was a reactionary chest tap, but that being said I do believe contact was made on purpose. Not with bad intentions but he touched the ref on purpose. And rules state Auto Ejection no matter what if the "touch" was during the game clock.
Austin Rivers and CP3 are the two biggest whiny poor sports in the NBA
Top 10 Worst Call by a Ref in NBA history...
I'm all for rules but this is too soft for any sport.
DON'T CALL AUSTIN RIVERS A PLAYER.
Doc rivers facial expression didn’t change for 30 seconds
I dont really play basketball only badminton.. But if ref knows that the player didnt notice him and about to hit him he should back down a bit you know.. If foul is called doesnt mean you can just stand there and let the players hit you.. Also, he merely touched you, you didnt even fazed from your stance or got back down a bit
He hit him plain and simple, he wasn't pushed or anything, he turned and looked and hit him. Good call by the ref
Antanino Foreman there is this magic thing called momentum and not seeing a ref
Nasir Rogers bull shit, watch the video again, he clearly stopped and hit him. That's why his weak ass got ejected
The Light Knight any time anybody gets bumped on the court or os falling into or bumping into someone they grsb them or throw there arm up for space
Dee Jones And that was not the case here. He wasn't bumped or anything. He turned and pushed the ref on purpose
Come on he did that on purpose
Kevin R. But not with bad intentions
Wtf? On purpose?, c'mon
Since when a ref is more important than the actual player
The ref stood there like he expected lmao move bruh
Reserving your rights under ucc will stop fines!! LoL but do you think a grown man that plays a game for a job will know that?? LoL 🤓🤓🤓
This is why the NBA is going down cause of these refs
Taylor Peterson since when was the nba going down if anything it's only going up
J P Bruh stfu tf being black gotta do with anything always that one bitch that brings race into everything
This judge should be blamed for not recognizing Mr Livers did unintentionally push him a little power.
He thought the referee was a houston rocket player because the jerseys look similar LOL
Title is misleading, yes.... Rivers still did shove the official, you can tell by his body language after the play he was upset with the no-call, and the extension of his elbow- he saw who it was, they know where the officials should be on certain plays. Rules are rules (why can't a normal human understand this?!), we can't have million-dollar role models be savages and animals all the time, then justify it by flipping and mouthing off the officials, and simply say 'Oh that's a garbage call!' and such. What has the NBA become....... such disrespect by this generation. Did the greats of the game ever stoop this low to literally argue over calls on the court?... Not really. Fights almost every game, disrespecting officials... ah, lets just pay them more $$... sadness. You cannot touch an official! End of story.
He said “cmon man” and tapped him with the back of his hand. You can’t do that. He needs to grow up
He barely tap the ref needs to grow up not Austin
TopNotchTyler You soft asl
Looks a bit like Devin Booker in the thumbnail, I was like 'when was he traded to the clippers'
Like Father Like Son
Look at his arm. He swing it on purpose because the ref didn’t call foul on that play. You shouldn’t do that on the professional level.
Anthony Wong this is true.
Yep he knew what he did tried to play it off
Momentum sent him towards the ref n he patted him like he was getting to close my bad type of way
Good call
Stfu
Rivers knew exactly what he was doing
This is another instance of FIXING GAMES. You know what's even worse this happens in every game in every league. The ref was most likely gambling or betting something on the rockets and he was like "you know what will win me this 20$, if I throw out the head coach and starting point guard
Agreed with the reffs👏
liquidlight86 stop.
ItsKidBreezy Dude can't control his roid rage.
liquidlight86 but Austin rivers is small and his muscles are not defined clearly you don't know what steroids do to your body
The 1 and only Young One Your living in a fairytale lol both River's are on steroids. Your perfect little fairy tale world is hilarious.
liquidlight86 doc rivers is old and slightly overweight, if you think hes on roids youre probably like 12 or something
Instead of “player” maybe u cud say Austin Rivers’ name and give him a little respect. He’s a a good player and that title can be very disrespectful. He deserves more respect and he’s a good player that receives too much hate from the media for being the son of Doc Rivers. This seems like a very small and unimportant problem but it still is kinda disrespectful whether it was intentional or not.
Austin Rivers is good, what did I miss?
See why I fucking hate references from football and basketball from high school to college to nfl
that player's name is austin rivers
Damn I hope the ref is going to be okay
Can't blame doc here.. He played in a physical era too.. He knows
Austin rivers like a kid telling dad😂
I know nothing about basketball but to me that was like “oh hey what’s up?” And he just went on his way.
Lol Carlos punched a ref once and the ref wasn't even fazed lol
How don’t you know his name?I think you stole this and well it clearly says his name multiple times
Dude walked his ass off when he got the ball......
Austin * DAD help tell them I didn’t do nothing ! DAD ! DAAAAAD ! *
He didn't even touch that ref but a little, that ref was simple
Regardless, the disrespect to the ref can’t happen.
If you weren't in the WAY MAYBE YOU WOULDNT GET HIT. Done with the NBA and there Emotional ways of calling fouls and techs, and ejections.
I don't know if he said something that provoked the ref but the ref could have moved out the way. The player seemed unaware of the ref until physical contact. He's lucky he didn't twist his ankle on the ref, standing underneath.
I wonder how something can get started against professional sports refs? Whether it be fining or physically harming them for bad/fake calls. They need to be financially or physically harmed to force them to be honest.
That ref might need security too leave, that was a very petty call....we've all seen games where player have ran over refs ,that red needs to find another profession
This is an extraordinary example of how these officials abuse their power.
I try to always be very fair with officials: this was not the right call. But in fairness, they have to make aplit decisions, just wish hed hesitated on this instance.
Dang refs don't take light skinned cats serious either lol
Some ref sometimes are overacted. Touching them is not a technical, for as long as it's not intentional.
Good thing they were only down by 22 points. Time for that big comeback.
The way I see it Rivers pushed ref on the chest, now he probably did that cause he got mad he missed the shot but was like spining I don't know if he really wanted to do that. But ref probably tought he pushed cause he wanted a foul and didn't get one...