Steve Kerr caught on hot mic calling out Lakers double standards
· Yahoo Sports
Steve Kerr didn’t realise his mic was still hot, but fans certainly heard him loud and clear as he vented his frustration over how refs whistle games in Los Angeles.
The Golden State Warriors suffered a rough 127-105 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, with familiar officiating frustrations boiling over once again.
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Fans and players vented over Luka Doncic’s whistle advantage, calling out his constant foul-baiting and whining to the refs after every drive.
The Lakers shot 24-of-27 from the free throw line on 25 personal fouls called against Golden State. Meanwhile, the Warriors shot 21-of-27 from the charity stripe on 19 fouls called against LA.
Steve Kerr warns Yaxel Lendeborg about refereeing vs Lakers
Steve Kerr didn’t realise the broadcast mics were picking up every word when he leaned in to talk to Yaxel Lendeborg on the sideline.
Trailing by 22 in the third quarter, Kerr vented his frustration right into the mic, complaining about the soft whistle the Lakers were getting at home.
Shown live on ESPN, Brick Center shared the video, where Kerr said: “They call all that s*** here, they wouldn’t call it in any other arena.”
Kerr’s hot mic frustration matches what Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg experienced directly on the court. After guarding Luka Doncic, Lendeborg admitted he lost all respect for the star, calling out his non-stop flopping, whining to refs, and the soft calls that left Golden State defenseless.
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