Dwyane Wade Sends Strong Message on Devin Booker Criticizing NBA Refs
Dwyane Wade has expressed support for Devin Booker following his criticism of NBA referees. Booker received a technical foul during a game that was later rescinded, but he was fined for his comments on officiating. Wade emphasized that while referees may favor certain teams, Booker has earned the right to voice his opinions.
- ▪Devin Booker received a technical foul during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, which was later rescinded.
- ▪Booker was fined $35,000 for his critical remarks about the officiating after the game.
- ▪Dwyane Wade defended Booker's right to speak out, stating that he is not typically vocal about such issues.
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By Matthew CoudenContributing WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Dwyane Wade had plenty of calls he disagreed with during his career, so he's fully aware of the plight NBA stars face when trying to make big plays and getting bad calls.That's what occurred with Devin Booker last week in the Phoenix Suns' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. During the game, a referee issued Booker a technical foul after he tried to save a ball from going out of bounds, and it hit an opposing player.Booker and others were seriously confused over the call, and the Suns' star called it out, along with other fouls from referee James Williams, after the game.
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