Sacramento Kings All-Star DeMarcus Cousins feels as though NBA officials are singling him out, waiting for him to have a momentary lapse in judgement so they can whistle him for a technical foul.
If it makes Boogie feel any better, referees have proven in the past that it doesn't take a lot to set them off.
Here are five examples of how true that statement is, how ever unfortunate that may be.
Nate Robinson, Boston Celtics
Lil' Nate Robinson needed a hug, fouling a jump shooter and looking like his dog just ran away immediately after.
At least he owned up to the foul by keeping his arm raised, seemingly accepting accountability. Robinson looked away, shrugged, and distanced himself from the ref.
If anything, the official just looked way too much into his actions, viewing them as ill-mannered when, in reality, they were naturally based on the circumstances. Lighten up a bit, maybe?
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
This may very well be the most famous example of an official trying to one-up a player - who, by the way, wasn't even on the floor when the technical foul(s) were issued.
The Big Fundamental's laughing attack on the sidelines was perceived as a sign of disrespect on the part of Joey Crawford, who would later admit nearly a decade later that he made a mistake and was caught up in the moment.
Perhaps he was just so caught off guard by Duncan showing any emotion whatsoever that he didn't know what to do with himself. Blowing his whistle (twice) was his reaction, though, and that ultimately hurt him big time in the form of an indefinite suspension, also triggered by him apparently challenging Duncan to a fight.
Kyle Korver, Chicago Bulls
Korver touched his elbow. What an evil, heinous human being he is.
Look, the shooting marksman must have felt there was some contact on his shot attempt, and he wanted to make that evident to the officiating crew. There's nothing wrong with that ... or so you'd think.
Lesson learned, children - don't touch your elbow unless you're "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Better yet, just don't point to any of your body parts ever, under any circumstances.
John Lucas, Toronto Raptors
Was there a personal foul here? Absolutely. Not sure on who exactly, since both Lucas and Kyrie Irving extended their arms, but someone is definitely guilty of some extra contact.
Feel free to explain where the technical occurred, though. And take your time, because you'll need it ...
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... nothing? We figured.
Reggie Evans (Raptors), Grant Hill (Phoenix Suns)
This is the Michael Jordan of double-technical fouls. The holy grail. The creme de le creme, if you will.
It also posed the philosophical question of how much butt slapping is considered too much? Two slaps are acceptable, apparently, but once you get to three, all bets are off.
Hill and Evans walking off the court together side by side with smiles on their faces as fans in attendance chuckled adds to its legendary status.
