Stephen Curry was ejected from Wednesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The referee ejected Steph Curry for the third time in his career; for tossing his mouthpiece; hence NBA fans have come together to plead NBA to review their policies.
After Jordan Poole’s 30-foot jumper with over a minute left in the close game, Stephen Curry tossed his mouthpiece in frustration (which ended in a Warriors victory).
In Section V of the NBA Rulebook, to be precise, RULE NO. 12: Fouls and Penalties state: “Cursing or blaspheming an official shall not be considered the only cause for imposing technical foul. Running tirades, constant criticism, or griping may be sufficient causes to assess a technical. Excessive misconduct shall result in ejection from the game.”
Officials interpreted Steph Curry throwing his mouthpiece at them when it was out of disapproval and frustration at Jordan Poole’s reckless shot. The officials thought Steph Curry threw his mouthpiece at them, but he was upset about Jordan Poole’s bad jump shot.
Fans and social media celebrities criticized the refs for the decision.
Jordan Poole’s buzzer-beater won the game for the Warriors, redeeming them. Curry met Poole in the arena tunnel and embraced him. Poole threw his mouthguard in jest upon seeing Curry.
