So, Once again Superstar treatment reigns. Think about the typical process for checking into a game at a stoppage of play during free throws. Isn't the typical process for players to always wait at the check in table until AFTER the first free throw? You frequently see the outgoing player leave at the stoppage but the refs make the incoming player wait until after the first free throw. There is ZERO chance Westbrook was waived into the game. In addition Steven Adams also ended up on the court in the middle of the fray, though a bit later. He should have been out as well. It was plain and simple violation including escalating the situation with physical contact. He broke the rule plain and simple. The officials were horrific during the game and the league were cowards in the review. As for those who say you don't want the officials or calls to impact the outcome of a game, failing to make a call can impact the outcome of a game as well. The fact that there was a fine shows that the NBA knows he clearly broke the rule, they are just unwilling to enforce it.
Also, looking at the play leading into the situation. Rudy gets hit in the Goberries. He trys to turn around and walk it off. Ray the Buffet escalates the situation by stepping towards Gobert instead of staying still or walking away. Who get the T? Rudy, not both, not Westbrook.
Also, looking at the play leading into the situation. Rudy gets hit in the Goberries. He trys to turn around and walk it off. Ray the Buffet escalates the situation by stepping towards Gobert instead of staying still or walking away. Who get the T? Rudy, not both, not Westbrook.
