NBA Referee’s Reaction To Joel Embiid Shot Causes Concern

An NBA referee found himself at the center of controversy this week after fans couldn’t help but notice his reaction to a Joel Embiid shot.

During a recent outing featuring the Philadelphia 76ers, Embiid made a bucket that earned a strong response from one of the members of the officiating crew.

Given some of the recent problems within the sports world featuring gambling, some immediately jumped to certain conclusions regarding the scene.

The video largely speaks for itself:

Ref was mad after Embiid made it 😭 pic.twitter.com/OJ59S5uXA4

— BrickWrld (@BRICKW0RLD) April 12, 2024

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As do the reactions:

These referees aren’t even pretending to not be cheating anymore, lol. This is insane.

— HiNote. 🛸 (@HiNoteee) April 12, 2024

Them refs be betting on Games and cheating

— Juvy (@JuvyWicks) April 13, 2024

These refs aren’t even trying to hide it anymore lol

— FERR0D (@FERR0D__) April 13, 2024

That should really be investigated

— Trevor Lowell Rich – Deals & Prop Bets 🏀🏈 (@TheTrevorRich) April 13, 2024

that shot cost him a new car

— Cache Money (@AstroRockit) April 13, 2024

It really makes ya wonder if these guys are in on the collusion in Sports. Historical events say yes they do have a hand in it. 🤔👀

— Sweets (@Sumobowski) April 13, 2024

When you bet the under on Joel embiid points pic.twitter.com/XssDAdDKEw

— Dub (@DubOnDaBeatz) April 13, 2024

Big picture, this is probably a lot of hubbub over nothing. It is very easy to misunderstand or misrepresent a short clip.

That said, it is hard not to feel like this is the start of an unfortunate trend that is the direct byproduct of Sports gambling.

How will the various leagues respond to the integrity of their officiating crews being regularly questioned? Time will tell.

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