Chris Paul was ejected from the Warriors-Pacers game after mocking referee Tony Brothers for his viral TikTok interview where Brothers discussed his career path and role as a referee. In the interview, Brothers mentioned that he didn't care much about basketball before becoming a referee and only pursued it while studying to become a judge. Paul revealed during a postgame press conference that he had mocked Brothers by calling him a "TikToker" and expressing his belief that Brothers had too much power. Paul received two technical fouls for his remarks, leading to his ejection from the game.
Chris Paul Says He Got Ejected After Mocking Ref's Viral TikTok Video: I Called Him a TikToker
VladTV Staff Writer
Chris Paul said he called Tony Brothers a “Tik Toker” to get the first technical and told Brothers he has too much power and received a second T.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 23, 2024
(Paul just posted a Tik Tok of a Brothers interview to his IG story) pic.twitter.com/W2B7x3M4fv