Fans roast NBA teams on infographics showing NBA fan bases complaining about refs the most
NBA fans are one of the most passionate groups of people who consistently root for their respective teams, whether on social media or reality. BetOnline recently created an infographic that showed which fan bases complain the most about how games are being officiated on Twitter.
The league has an incredible following on social media that has helped fans express their thoughts, support, and give hot takes about the teams that they root for. This has helped them become one of the most entertaining bunches on social media. However, there are also some disadvantages to it.
With their energy, fans can often express themselves in a different manner. This has caused most people to find some fans "toxic" in certain situations. In an infographic that BetOnline recently posted, the Golden State Warriors came out on top as having a fan base with the most complaints to officials on Twitter.
Twitter InfoGraph shows which NBA fan bases complain about the refs the most
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As soon as fans saw this graphic, they were quick to go after the results. Here are some of the funniest reactions to the graphic on Twitter:
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag Hornets fans just accept their fate
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag Teams at bottom flop the most
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag Warriors built a dynasty off illegal screens why they cryingππ
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag Heat being near the top is hilarious considering Jimmy Butler gets some of the most fake calls Iβve ever seen
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag 76ers donβt have to complain because harden and Embiid get 40 free throws a game
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag Based on just complaining about the Celtics alone, I thought the bucks would be higher. They just donβt shut up about Marcus Smartβs βflopping defense.β
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag No surprise seeing the Sixers this low. They have to 2 greatest foul merchants in NBA history.
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag Us Bulls fans have proof and reasons complain. The nba themselves have admitted to screwing up over in games
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag Utah would be higher if more of them had internet access
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag After last night I think we can understand the cavs being up there
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag Refs gifted the Warriors a ring in 2018
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag I think Iβm that entire pelicans bar
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag Warriors fans stay complaining πΉπΉ
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag Probably cause the average age of warriors fans is 12 and they just started watching basketball no more than 5 years ago
@TheNBACentral @betonline_ag Heat doesnβt have a right to complain ever again after yesterday
"Hornet fans just accept their fate," one fan stated.
With the evolved offense in the league, it's no surprise that there are teams who have used it to their advantage. There have also been questionable calls this season, which have probably caused other fan bases to react negatively online.
"Teams at bottom flop the most," another added.
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Is there a problem with the way some games have been officiated in the NBA this season?
Complaining to referees in the NBA isn't new. Coaches, players, and fans have all expressed their disagreement on certain calls this season. Even the smallest gestures from players have cost them a technical foul from the officials. One example of this situation was on Jayson Tatum earlier this season.
In a preseason game between the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors, the three-time All-Star attempted to block Scottie Barnes' shot. Barnes then drew the blocking fown on Tatum and the latter expressed his reaction through his body language. The Celtics star waved his hands in disgust in front of the official and was quickly given a technical foul.
The call was controversial as the game was an exhibition game. Additionally, Tatum was ultimately ejected for his reaction to the call. He wasn't the only player given a technical foul during that instance. His teammate, Grant Williams, also received a technical foul after explaining the situation to the official.
Since then, there's been a question of officials having too much power. This has cost players games and fans were also robbed of some intense moments, which some would love to see.
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