🔍A fan notices a pattern that whenever a certain referee officiates a Celtics game, they usually win.
🔥The fan discovers a Twitter account defending the referee's actions, which appears to be a burner account.
📺The viral tweet claiming that the Celtics have a great record with the referee is proven false.
💣The NBA launches an investigation into the referee's actions and finds evidence of misconduct.
👨⚖️The referee is demoted and faces potential consequences for their actions.
How did the fan discover the suspicious Twitter account?
—The fan noticed the Twitter account defending the referee's actions during a conversation on Twitter and became suspicious.
What evidence did the fan find to support their claims?
—The fan found that the Twitter account followed the referee's wife, who is the head coach of a basketball team, and that the burner account's email address resembled the referee's name.
What was the viral tweet claiming the Celtics' record with the referee?
—The viral tweet claimed that the Celtics had a record of 36-2 with the referee officiating, but it was later found to be false.
What actions did the NBA take after the investigation?
—The NBA demoted the referee and launched an investigation into their actions. They could potentially face further consequences depending on the outcome of the investigation.
Are there any other instances of NBA referees using burner accounts?
—While this case raised suspicions about the referee's actions, it is not the first instance of NBA referees being involved in similar controversies.
00:00An NBA fan notices something suspicious on Twitter related to an NBA referee.
02:47The fan discovers a Twitter account defending the referee's actions, potentially indicating a burner account.
03:30A viral tweet claims that the Celtics have an incredible record with the referee.
03:49The viral tweet is proven false, but it still gains significant attention.
04:43The NBA launches an investigation into the referee's actions due to the public outcry.
05:33The referee is demoted from officiating the NBA Finals as a result of the investigation.
06:30The fan's discovery and the subsequent controversy shed light on the issue of referee integrity in the NBA.
