So last night I was chilling on my couch watching the Lakers game when things got wild – Darvin Ham got straight-up kicked out! Let me break down what happened step by step like I saw it live.
How It Started
First quarter was pretty normal, but around halftime LeBron got absolutely hammered going to the basket with no whistle. Ham starts waving his arms like a windmill on the sidelines. Ref runs over like “Coach, cool it” but Ham keeps yapping. Next thing I know – WHACK! First technical foul.
Where Stuff Went Downhill
Third quarter rolls around and Austin Reaves gets called for this weak foul where he barely touched the guy. Ham explodes like a soda can somebody shook up! Charges right onto the court screaming at the refs. You know that face where spit’s flying and neck veins pop? Yeah, that exact look.
- Whole bench is grabbing Ham’s suit trying to pull him back
- Refs huddle up real quick while Ham’s still waving papers around
- Security dudes start hovering near the tunnel
BAM! Second technical comes flying. Double tech means automatic ejection. Ham slams his clipboard so hard plastic pieces go flying everywhere before he storms off cussing up the tunnel. Left the assistant coaches looking like deer in headlights!
Why The Refs Lost Patience
After rewatching this morning, here’s why the refs tossed him:
- He stepped way past the coaching box like five times after warnings
- Kept making that “money sign” gesture implying refs were paid off
- Wouldn’t shut up during timeouts while refs were trying to review plays
Honestly? Felt like watching that boiling kettle moment when steam’s whistling and you just know the lid’s gonna blow. Referees got that “we’re done” look on their faces minutes before the ejection. Shook the whole team too – Lakers played scrambled basketball after he left. Wild night!
