VIRAL MOMENT

Angry NBA Star Flips Off Referee as He Gets Ejected From Game

Power forward Zach Collins was visibly upset after being thrown out of the game, and made a lewd gesture in anger.

A Friday night NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Sacramento Kings culminated in a tense moment after Spurs’ power forward Zach Collins was ejected from the game and flipped off a referee in anger. Collins was called for a hard foul on Kings’ star Domantas Sabonis and proceeded to protest the referee’s decision. This led to him receiving a technical foul, his second in just two quarters, prompting his removal from the game—but not before Collins gave the ref a piece of his mind by giving him the finger. Collins was then seen being consoled by his coaches before he headed off to the locker room. The Spurs ultimately lost 140-113, but the viral moment rippled across the internet. The Sporting News reported that Collins could receive a fine for the gesture, and social media commentators seemed to agree. “Welp there’s a suspension and a fine,” wrote one commentator on X. Another added, “Enjoy your 1 game suspension.” While other fans questioned the referee’s call after two other players, including Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, faced similar ejections. “I like how all ejection in 3 games are against the Kings,” a commentator added.