Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsSunday, June 21, 2026
SBNation.com homepageSB NationSB Nation logo

Referee trips and falls over Tony Allen

You know what’s funny? People falling over. You know what’s really funny? Referees falling over backwards.

by Conrad Kaczmarek
Part Of
NBA Playoffs 2013: Chris Paul’s buzzer beater gives Clippers 2-0 lead, Bulls even up series with Nets
see all updates

Look at you, referee guy, trying to get all fancy and walk backwards. Well maybe you should leave crazy stunts like walking backwards to the professional athletes next time.

Reftrip_medium

See More:

More in: NBA Playoffs 2013: Chris Paul’s buzzer beater gives Clippers 2-0 lead, Bulls even up series with Nets

Is the Z-Bo era ending?Is the Z-Bo era ending?
By Tom Ziller
Did CP3 get away with an offensive foul?Did CP3 get away with an offensive foul?
Paul’s winner surprises no onePaul’s winner surprises no one
By James Pennington

More in NBA

NBA
Zohran Mamdani gave a legendary sports speech at the Knicks rallyZohran Mamdani gave a legendary sports speech at the Knicks rally
NBA
Caleb Wilson is chasing greatness in the NBA Draft, and he’s ready to save your franchiseCaleb Wilson is chasing greatness in the NBA Draft, and he’s ready to save your franchise
NBA

Inside the making of Caleb Wilson, the NBA Draft’s ultimate upside swing

By Ricky O'Donnell
NBA
How Victor Wembanyama became the NBA’s newest villainHow Victor Wembanyama became the NBA’s newest villain
NBA

The French phenom was universally beloved until he wasn’t. What happened?

By Oren Weisfeld
NBA
Chicago Bulls instant grade for Tiago Splitter hire as franchise’s next head coachChicago Bulls instant grade for Tiago Splitter hire as franchise’s next head coach
NBA
The Knicks belong to the fans who never gave upThe Knicks belong to the fans who never gave up
NBA

A lesson in experiencing glory from the pain.

By James Dator
NBA
Leon Rose built a Knicks champion the whole world could loveLeon Rose built a Knicks champion the whole world could love
NBA

The Knicks didn’t just build an NBA champion, they built a universally beloved one

By Kelly Dwyer

The Latest