The NBA has fined Clippers point guard Chris Paul $25,000 for his comments regarding referee Lauren Holtkamp following Los Angeles' loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday. Paul was incensed after the game about a technical foul he received from the rookie official and went on to say the call was "terrible" and that "this might not be for her."
Chris Paul fined $25,000 for criticizing referee Lauren Holtkamp
Chris Paul received a standard fine for his comments about referee Lauren Holtkamp.
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The comments caused a stir in part because they were perceived by some to be sexist. The controversy led to a response from the referees association that stated “we deplore the unprofessional comments made by Chris Paul.”
A fine was certain to come, as the NBA has made it a point to punish anyone who goes on record criticizing a referee regardless of gender. The standard amount is $25,000, which means the league handled Paul’s comments like a common offense. Paul, the president of the player’s association, has said his comments were never meant to be sexist and the NBA has apparently believed him, as no official release addressing the subject has been issued.
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