Luka Doncic found himself in a heated exchange on Wednesday night, first ejecting a fan for heckling him and then engaging in a dispute with a journalist who reported on the incident. The incident took place during the Mavericks vs. Suns game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, where a supporter of Devin Booker allegedly taunted Doncic from his courtside seat.
Key Takeaway
Luka Doncic ejected a heckling fan during the Mavericks vs. Suns game and later clashed with a reporter for publicizing the incident, expressing frustration with the negative portrayal of the situation.
Heckling Incident
According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the heckling persisted throughout the game, with the final straw being a comment urging Doncic to “get your ass on the treadmill!” Video footage from inside the arena captured Doncic signaling to a referee after the remark, leading to the fan’s ejection from the area.
Clash with Reporter
Following the game, Doncic expressed his frustration with MacMahon for publicizing the incident. He remarked, “I knew you would be the first one to point out something like that. It’s just funny. You always seem to be the first one to put some bad stuff about me.” Despite his annoyance, Doncic declined to disclose the specific remarks made by the fan, emphasizing that taunts had been ongoing throughout the game.
Doncic reiterated that while he would not typically eject a fan, the continuous taunting had led to his decision. The Mavericks’ next game is scheduled for Friday against Atlanta, providing Doncic with a day to regroup and refocus.
