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LeBron James gets an unfavorable whistle, according to Lakers head coach JJ Redick
Lakers coach JJ Redick criticizes refs for LeBron's calls as they trail Thunder 2-0
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Lakers coach JJ Redick says LeBron James gets 'worst whistle of any star player' after players confront officials
TL;DR
Lakers coach JJ Redick criticized officiating after a contentious Game 2 loss to the Thunder, claiming LeBron James receives the worst treatment among star players. Teammates, including Austin Reaves, confronted officials post-game about several controversial calls.
Key points
- Lakers lost Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Players confronted officials about controversial calls
- LeBron James expressed frustration towards the officiating
- JJ Redick criticized the treatment of LeBron by officials
Los Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderLeBron JamesAustin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers had a few things to say after their Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both about the officials, and to their faces.
After the final buzzer sounded, Lakers star Austin Reaves was seen leading an airing of grievances with the officials on the court alongside his teammates. This is not something you see very often.
It had been a contentious game overall.
The second half in particular saw the Lakers get incensed over several calls. At one point, LeBron James was heard ââWhat the f*** are you talking about? You f***ing suck, manâ at crew chief John Goble, per The Athleticâs Joel Lorenzi.
There was one jump ball in particular that set Reaves off, with several resets before play was started again.
Once the Lakers left the court, head coach JJ Redick spoke to reporters with similar frustration brewing. Among other things, he claimed that James has historically been short-changed on foul calls:
"LeBron has the worst whistle of any star player Iâve ever seen. Iâve been with him two years now. The smaller guys, because they can be theatric, they typically draw more fouls. And the bigger players that are built like LeBron, itâs hard for them.
âHe got clobbered again tonight a bunch. Thatâs not a new thing, thatâs not specific to this crew, this series. He gets fouled a lot and it doesnât happen. Guy gets hit on the head more than any player Iâve seen on drives and it rarely gets called.
Q&A
Why did Lakers players confront officials after the Game 2 loss?
Lakers players confronted officials due to frustration over several contentious calls during the game.
What did LeBron James say to the officials during the game?
LeBron James was heard expressing his frustration, saying, 'What the f*** are you talking about? You f***ing suck, man' to crew chief John Goble.
What did JJ Redick say about LeBron James' treatment by officials?
JJ Redick stated that LeBron James gets the 'worst whistle of any star player,' highlighting concerns about how officials treat him.