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Jaylen Brown Fined, Donovan Mitchell Backs His Ref Rant
6 May
Summary
- Jaylen Brown criticized NBA officiating and flopping after a Game 7 loss.
- Brown was fined $50,000 by the league for his comments on officiating.
- Donovan Mitchell supports Brown, citing frustration with uncalled contact.
Following a Game 7 home loss to the 76ers, Jaylen Brown voiced strong opinions on NBA officiating and the rise of flopping. He recently received a $50,000 fine from the league for publicly criticizing the referees.
Donovan Mitchell publicly supported Brown's stance, expressing his own frustrations with the officiating throughout the season. Mitchell highlighted instances where he felt contact was not being called when he drove to the basket, suggesting his lack of flopping might be a factor. Both players are prominent figures in the NBPA, indicating that officiating and player conduct will likely be key discussion points for the league's competition committee this summer.
