Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale did not hesitate to put the officials on blast in his post-game press conference after a shocking free-throw disparity against one of the most inside-the-paint oriented teams.
The rookie coach spared no feelings, rattling off stat-after-stat while constantly asking himself why his team wasn't getting to the line with the same consistency as the San Antonio Spurs during Monday night's 96-82 Game 2 loss.
Twitter immediately reacted to his epic, table-slamming rant.
I didn't care about this series, but after that press conference I'm an instant fan of David Fizdale, he kept it 💯
— Haweya (@haweyaaaaa) April 18, 2017
David Fizdale just hit that perfect combination of truth, passion, and a damn fine catch phrase that rewrote every game story.
— Rob Mahoney (@RobMahoney) April 18, 2017
Fizdale is expected to receive a hefty fine following his comments, showing that entertaining rants like this one don't come cheap.
Fizdale about to write the league a check. Memphis has some valid points.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 18, 2017
link me to the gofundme for fizdale's fine
— Julie Phayer (@juliephayer) April 18, 2017
Even Vine sensation Rob Perez changed his Twitter name to “don't rook me” following Fizdale's press conference.
Memphis Head Coach David Fizdale just went off on the Game 2 officials, drops a "TAKE THAT FOR DATA!!!" sign off
💥#TakeThatForData💥 pic.twitter.com/XJH7RniJGC
— 😡DONT ROOK ME😡 (@World_Wide_Wob) April 18, 2017
Adam Silver about to fine David Fizdale for those post game comments like: @NBAonTNT @KGArea21 @RTNBA pic.twitter.com/7hdhy03RqB
— Sports Vortex (@Sp0rtsVortex) April 18, 2017
David Fizdale press conference will join the likes of Iverson's "practice" and Jim Mora "playoffs" rants. #instantclassic #NBAPlayoffs2017
— Brian Robinson (@wolfpackbrob) April 18, 2017
Is this one of the all-time best coaching rants in the NBA?
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