Thunders' Luguentz Dort Labeled as 'Soft' by Rookie Jeremiah Fears After Brawl with Pelicans Guard
A heated exchange between New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears and Oklahoma City Thunder player Luguentz Dort has left many questioning Dort's toughness on the court. The tension boiled over in a recent game, where Fears was shoved by Dort during a layup attempt, sparking a scuffle that cleared the benches.
The incident occurred in Tuesday's Suns-Nets game, with officials failing to call a foul after Dort made contact with Fears. The Thunder went on to win the game 104-95, while Fears took to social media to label Dort "soft" in the aftermath of the altercation.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault placed blame squarely on the officials, arguing that they lost control of the situation before it escalated into a brawl. He also expressed his belief that Dort should have been called for a foul during the play, and that the officials' failure to do so contributed to the outcome of the game.
The coach's comments suggest that Dort may not be as tough or physical on the court as some fans might believe. Fears' criticism of Dort has sparked debate among basketball fans, with some defending Dort's reputation as a "soft" player and others praising Fears for speaking truth to power.
Meanwhile, another incident broke out in the Suns-Nets game, where Nets guard Egor Dëmin pushed Suns forward Dillon Brooks to the floor. The chaotic scene that ensued resulted in five technical fouls being called, with players and coaches from both teams leaving their benches in protest.
The latest brawl highlights the growing tensions between NBA players and referees, with some players feeling that they are not being treated fairly by officials. As the season heats up, it remains to be seen how these incidents will impact the league's reputation and player morale.
A heated exchange between New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears and Oklahoma City Thunder player Luguentz Dort has left many questioning Dort's toughness on the court. The tension boiled over in a recent game, where Fears was shoved by Dort during a layup attempt, sparking a scuffle that cleared the benches.
The incident occurred in Tuesday's Suns-Nets game, with officials failing to call a foul after Dort made contact with Fears. The Thunder went on to win the game 104-95, while Fears took to social media to label Dort "soft" in the aftermath of the altercation.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault placed blame squarely on the officials, arguing that they lost control of the situation before it escalated into a brawl. He also expressed his belief that Dort should have been called for a foul during the play, and that the officials' failure to do so contributed to the outcome of the game.
The coach's comments suggest that Dort may not be as tough or physical on the court as some fans might believe. Fears' criticism of Dort has sparked debate among basketball fans, with some defending Dort's reputation as a "soft" player and others praising Fears for speaking truth to power.
Meanwhile, another incident broke out in the Suns-Nets game, where Nets guard Egor Dëmin pushed Suns forward Dillon Brooks to the floor. The chaotic scene that ensued resulted in five technical fouls being called, with players and coaches from both teams leaving their benches in protest.
The latest brawl highlights the growing tensions between NBA players and referees, with some players feeling that they are not being treated fairly by officials. As the season heats up, it remains to be seen how these incidents will impact the league's reputation and player morale.
he didnt even do ennythin wrong 2 b shd!!!1! lol jerrard fears needs 2 calm down & take a deep breath lolz... nd whats w/ all dese fights 2 day? 
refs need 2 get thier act 2gthr 
i made a lil diagram to illustrate the situation:
. And the officials? Like what a joke 
The NBA needs to get its act together & take care of these players before they all start looking like a bunch of babies throwing fits every time things don't go their way 
. And can we talk about the other incident with Dëmin pushing Brooks around? Like, where's the accountability for that? 
. I'm not saying Dort isn't tough, but if you're gonna throw down like that on the court, you gotta expect some pushback. And honestly, the officials were pretty bad for not calling that foul 
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but at the same time, i don't think Dort meant to shove him or anything... maybe he got caught up in the heat of the moment? 
my fave player is brooks and i've been following his journey all season 
anyways, it's crazy how quickly things escalated into a brawl 
like what even is that? 
we need to chill out and focus on the game, not start drama 
i'm all for players speaking up if they feel disrespected or something, but let's try to keep it civil, you know? 
! 72% of NBA players are under 6'4", and if the refs aren't calling those fouls, it's gonna be a tough league for smaller guys 
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