NBA Head Coach Fined $25K for Public Referee Criticism

In the wake of the Memphis Grizzlies recent loss, head coach Taylor Jenkins comes under NBA penalty for criticizing officials—drawing a sizeable $25,000 fine to his name.

Jenkins Inflames NBA with Official Critique

Following the Grizzlies’ defeat against the Utah Jazz last Friday, Jenkins engaged in public criticism against the NBA officials. This move has since gained him a $25,000 fine by the NBA.

Reasons Behind the Criticism

• Jenkins pointed to the game’s free-throw disparity as a factor of contention.
• He also voiced out unfair calls against Grizzlies’ players Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marcus Smart
• Despite his reputation for rarely calling out officials post-game, Jenkins stated that the unusual circumstances of this game warranted his critique.

In essence, Jenkins’ post-game remarks landed him in hot water with the NBA, earning him a hefty fine for his public criticism of the game’s officiating.

Original article: https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/273649/Taylor-Jenkins-Fined-$25K-For-Criticizing-Officials