Newsflash: Stars get favorable whistles in the NBA.
Complaining about how he doesn’t get the same benefit of the doubt as future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, GG Jackson — a third-year guard on the Grizzlies — accused NBA referees of pandering to players of Durant’s stature.
“Just unbelievable how the refs can suck up to somebody,” Jackson said after the Grizzlies lost to the Rockets on Friday night. “He’s the G.O.A.T. so I respect him, but as far as us other guys, we bust our ass like he does, tie our shoes like how he ties his shoes.” Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo talks with forward GG Jackson during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. MandatoryThe Rockets shot 26 free throws to the Grizzlies’ 18 . “I ain’t going to sugarcoat it: I felt as though I was getting downhill and being physical as I usually am – getting no calls,” Jackson said. “But KD can jabstep, jabstep, and just jump up and down and your hand be right there. You can clearly see on the replay, nobody touched him.”Surging Lakers showing willingness ‘to get in the trenches’ “And you got Eason , ‘Bro, you’re not KD,’” Jackson said. “I’m like, ‘On this court right now, I’m the closest one to him.’” Jackson’s 12 points per game rank eighth on the Grizzlies among players with at least 15 games played this season. The Grizzlies have been eliminated from playoff contention, while the Rockets are in championship-or-bust mode after acquiring Durant in the offseason. Jackson had a specific gripe about a play where he thought he drew foul on Alperen Sengun and wanted official John Goble’s attention. Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 27, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn.“They always tell me when I foul, ‘You went from A to B, you went from A to B,’” Jackson said motioning his arms downward. “I’m like, ‘Bro, I’m 6-foot-10. At the rim. I promise you I’m not just going to miss those.’ “I’m trying to get his attention, trying to get his attention and he’s looking at me like this. I’m like, ‘Bro, I’m just trying to ask you a question on what did you see?’ , ‘I didn’t see the whole play.’ Why you out here referring then? I don’t get it.”Former Tiger Woods employee blasts golf pro as 'terrible driver,' reveals why he likely refused urine sample after arrest Stream It Or Skip It: 'Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole' On Netflix, Where A Troubled Detective Tracks Down A Serial Killer Who Is Terrorizing Oslo
Sports Houston Rockets Kevin Durant Memphis Grizzlies Referees
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Measure introduced to rename stretch of Interstate 57 for Rev. Jesse JacksonSome Illinois lawmakers are pursuing a measure that would rename a stretch of Interstate 57 in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Read more »
Christopher Jackson's national anthem performance for Mets Opening Day mocked onlineChristopher Jackson, who played Washington in Hamilton, mixed up the words to the national anthem on Opening Day at Citifield.
Read more »
On the Lot: The Michael Jackson legacy warRebecca Keegan is the senior Hollywood reporter for NBC News Digital, where she covers the entertainment industry.
Read more »
Attack on Titan Returns With Its Weirdest Crossover to DateAttack on Titan merch is becoming unbelievable.
Read more »
Ashlon Jackson's buzzer-beating 3 sends Duke past LSU 87-85 in the Sweet 16Ashlon Jackson’s 3-pointer at the buzzer lifted third-seeded Duke to an 87-85 win over No. 2 seed LSU in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday night
Read more »
Kevin Durant Terrified After Encountering Bobblehead Of SelfAmerica’s Finest News Source
Read more »