The Memphis Grizzlies have been in the news recently for a controversial decision made by head coach Taylor Jenkins. On April 18th, Jenkins was fined $25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing referees.
The incident occurred after the Grizzlies’ loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on April 17th. After the game, Jenkins spoke to the media and expressed his frustration with the officiating during the game. He said that he felt the referees had made some questionable calls and that he felt his team had been treated unfairly.
The NBA responded quickly to Jenkins’ comments and issued a statement saying that they had fined him for his comments. The statement said that the NBA takes public criticism of referees very seriously and that such comments are not acceptable.
This is not the first time that Jenkins has been fined by the NBA. In February, he was fined $15,000 for publicly criticizing referees after a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Grizzlies have not commented on the fine, but it is clear that Jenkins’ comments have not gone over well with the league. It is important for coaches to remember that publicly criticizing referees is not acceptable and can result in fines or other disciplinary action.
It remains to be seen how this incident will affect Jenkins and the Grizzlies going forward. The team is currently in a playoff race and Jenkins will need to focus on leading his team to success rather than getting into any more trouble with the league.
