This season, the NBA controversy has been endless. From the referee's decision to the player's words and deeds, the league has been criticized for its endless episodes. Among them, the Houston Rockets have become the protagonists on the cusp. The team not only suffered a series of missed judgment mistakes, but also players publicly criticized the referee, which sparked a heated discussion in public opinion. Let's take a look at how this "Infinite Pride" was staged.
When it comes to the contradiction between the Rockets and the referee, it is natural that the character of Udoka cannot be avoided. As a Swiss giant with a height of 2.16 meters, Udoka can be described as calling the wind and rain on the inside. His fierce playing style and straightforward personality have made him repeatedly fall out with the referee on the court.
At the start of the season, Udoka had already been whistled for technical fouls on several occasions for questioning the referee's decision. In one game against the Pistons, he was awarded a technical foul just by making a helpless gesture to the referee's misjudgment. The on-site commentator mocked: "This is a technical foul, it's just a joke!"
Another example is a battle with the Grizzlies last month, Udoka accidentally knocked down an opponent while defending, and the referee actually blew him for a technical foul. After the game, he angrily told the media: "I didn't do anything wrong at all!
The most ridiculous was in a game against the Kings at home. Udoka just made a harmless gesture to the referee on the sidelines, and was actually awarded a technical foul! The on-site commentator was stunned and said: "I'm speechless, this is simply an abuse of power!"
Now, whenever Udoka is on the court, the whole court will open their ears to the whistle for fear that he will be whistled for another unwarranted technical foul. It's become a joke and it's ridiculous. It is clear that the relationship between Udoka and the referee has been too deep, and the relationship between the two sides is at a freezing point.
The conflict between the Rockets infighting and the referee is not limited to Udoka. Even the star of the house, Jalen Green, has suffered from it. This solo attacking master, every offensive opportunity on the court is not easy to come by. He is good at shooting crazy from beyond the three-point line, and he can sometimes hit the inside to make a layup, which the defenders are simply elusive. But so far this season, he has suffered from the referee's mistakes from time to time.
For example, in the game against the Pistons last month, Green worked tirelessly outside the three-point line to pass and penetrate, and finally shook off the defender near the three-point line, only to be elbowed by the opponent. The referee turned a blind eye to this, and Green's offensive efficiency was greatly reduced. What's even more infuriating is that after the game, the star of the rival Warriors, Dream Green, actually scoffed at this. He openly mocked: "Green can't even beat the referee now, and the Houston Rockets want to make the playoffs?
Admittedly, this sarcastic rhetoric undoubtedly added fuel to the fire. Jalen Green was naturally furious, and he immediately shot back, saying: "My offensive stats have really been affected, but our Rockets are ready for all kinds of situations and will never be crushed by this setback." We'll see when we meet again in the final of the playoffs!"
The war of words between the two instantly pushed this episode of the referee's missed judgment to a new climax. There is also speculation about whether this will be the new powder for the next meeting between the two teams? Despite the referee's mistakes and the opponent's mockery, Jalen Green still shows a chivalrous and heroic nature, and is not afraid.
In the face of Dream Green's provocation, he shot back unashamedly: "It's too early to say anything! The Houston Rockets will never give up the hope of the playoffs easily, and we will go all out to chase the Warriors until the last minute!" Jalen Green's heroic words give people a tragic artistic conception of "despite adversity, he still has no regrets after nine deaths". It is like the roar of a soldier before his death, although he knows that the general trend has gone, he is still high-spirited and indomitable.
The whole thing is really ridiculous. The NBA, a top-level league where "diamonds are precious everywhere", seems to never be able to do without these bloody plots. I have to sigh that the contradiction between the players and the referee has been going on for a long time, and the "gunpowder smell" of the two sides is too strong. From Udoka's technical foul for questioning the referee, to Jalen Green's repeated missed judgments when attacking, to the war of words between the stars of both sides, it can be described as twists and turns.
I am afraid that this "great pride" will continue to be staged in the short term. We'll see what kind of drama turns out to be. However, one thing is certain: this will be a fierce battle filled with "gunsmoke", and it will be difficult for both sides to make a strong effort to return to heaven. Although the conflict between the Rockets players and the referees is ridiculous, it has to be said that both sides have behaved a little too naïve and reckless in this matter.
It's an indisputable fact that Jalen Green and Udoka have suffered some unfair treatment as professional players. But their way of openly venting their emotions and making wild remarks is really substandard. As professional athletes, they should remain calm and rational, and appeal through legitimate and legal channels, rather than yelling and saying nothing.
For example, Udoka, he can find the team manager, list the referee's misjudgments one by one, and protect his rights and interests through formal channels. If not all of them can be corrected, at least the alliance will be able to take the matter seriously. But he was repeatedly whistled for technical fouls, and he questioned the referee without concealment, which was tantamount to adding fuel to the fire and causing trouble for himself.
In the same way, the approach of the referees is also worthy of criticism and reflection. As law enforcers, they are expected to be impartial and professional. Even if a player complains, he should not take revenge for "punishment". For example, the few blowing penalties for Udoka are obviously a topic of making a fuss and causing wind.
A mature and steady referee, in the face of the players' doubts, can patiently explain and resolve the contradictions, instead of the opposite and add fuel to the fire. This is tantamount to the vexatious behavior of adults and children, and it is a loss of identity and professional ethics. Both sides obviously love the sport, but this childish and reckless performance is undoubtedly hurting the image of the NBA. As professional players and law enforcers, they should speak for themselves with full professionalism and noble professional ethics.
This "great pride" will continue to be staged in the short term, but I hope that the two sides can eventually turn their rivalry into a jade silk and jointly promote the development of the NBA in a more civilized and orderly direction on the basis of mutual respect. After all, the charm of this sport lies in the sportsmanship of "friendship first, competition second". Let's wait and see!