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I really don't understand why this story is getting so much traction. Why does it have to be an indictment on an official's entire career, the integrity of the league, or on the player?
Here's the reality: The official in question said the word "fight" in a league where fighting and fisticuffs have been a problem. Apparently, he didn't deny he said it, just that he meant it in a different context from how the player claims he understood it. Given the image problems of the league and violence, it turns out that was a mistake that led to a sanction.
Big freaking deal. It's a highly unique situation in a league that has a few unique customs and practices that, from where I sit, make it very different from working in any other place or situation. It was a unique momentary event in a unique context that doesn't mean anything more than what it is.
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