The NBA confirmed on Friday that one of its officials referred to Vince Carter as "boy" during an argument, but it has decided not to suspend either man, according to a report. The New Jersey Nets guard was ejected after arguing a call on during a game Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Carter received two technical fouls and had to be restrained from the referee, Derrick Stafford, who is also African-American.
League senior vice-president Bryan McIntyre told the New York Post that both Carter and Stafford had been spoken to regarding the incident, and there will be no further disciplinary action.
"Derrick Stafford expressed regret for the use of the term 'boy.' But we are [convinced] he did not mean it in a derogatory fashion," McIntyre said.
Carter told the Post that he had already put the incident behind him.
The long-time Toronto Raptor is averaging 22.7 points and more than four rebounds and assists for the New Jersey Nets.
Posts
0 comments:
Post a Comment