Harsh accusation involving Lebron James’ Lakers: “They had to win”
The NBA is the best basketball league in the world, among other things, because of the number of stars that enter the court and because of the “show” that surrounds it. The protagonists – in addition to playing – understand perfectly what they generate when they face a microphone or demonstrate on social networks, which is why they often appear on stage to make noise.
In that sense, the person in charge of taking action was Darko Rajakovic, coach of the Toronto Raptors, who exploded against the referees of the game that his team lost on the Los Angeles Lakers court by 132-131.
In LA they are clear that as long as their stellar connection is healthy, there are plenty of reasons to dream big. It – logically – is made up of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who, aware of the situation in Los Angeles, continue to join forces.
They recently defeated the Toronto Raptors (132-131) in a very tight clash in which the strength of the “King” and his clairvoyance in passing (22 points, but 12 assists), and an unruly Davis (41 points and 11 rebounds) showed that the gold and purple fans can trust.
But the euphoria of that team contrasts with that of the last opponent, who missed a practically unforgivable game. However, in addition to the traditional actions that a match can offer, they consider that different controversial situations occurred in the outcome and that the person in charge of dispensing justice tilted the court to the other side (especially in free throws).
Hard release from the coach
Although the anger is widespread, the person in charge of making it public was the coach, who was not afraid of retaliation and fired with thick ammunition. “It’s outrageous. What happened tonight is completely shit, it’s a shame for the referees and the league for allowing this,” said the Serbian coach, tremendously angry, in a press conference that did not go unnoticed.
Far from settling for that initial story, he continued with the harsh defense. “Twenty-three free throws for them in the fourth quarter and us, two. How are we going to play like that? I understand the respect for All-Stars and all that, but we also have All-Stars.
How is it possible that Scottie Barnes, who is an All-Star class player, always goes to the hoop with force, without flopping and without trying to get fouls called, and he only gets two free throws in the entire game?” he reflected.
Darko Rajakovic, upset with those in charge of dispensing justice Getty Images
The suspicions against arbitration did not stop there and he continued with the analysis, making a clear hint at the disparity of criteria when making decisions. “How is it possible? How are you going to explain that to me? Did they have to win? If that’s the case, let them tell us so we don’t show up to the game.
Let them give them the victory. But what happened tonight is not It was fair and it is not the first time for us (…). What is happening throughout the season is complete shit,” he said.
Rajakovic continued to be furious with his gaze and assured that the referees “see what they want to see” and that they do not listen to the players. “Throughout the game (the Lakers) had 36 free throws and 23 in the fourth quarter alone.
What are we talking about? How are we supposed to play? (…). I tell our players to be professionals, let them continue fighting, let them go for the next one. But, until when?”, he closed.
