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Shaken, not stirred: NBA referees, recently making matters worse on the court, need to cool it down.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

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| February 01, 2003 | Winderman, Ira | COPYRIGHT 2003 McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Ira Winderman

FORT LAUDERDALE _ Sometimes, it's not about manhood, it's about professionalism.

So you just walk away.

Recently, NBA referees twice decided to do otherwise and tense situations escalated.

Last month, it was referee Tim Donaghy reasserting he had made the correct call on a technical foul earlier in the night while being berated by Blazers forward Rasheed Wallace just outside the Rose Garden.

Last week, it was referee Courtney Kirkland reportedly telling ranting Jazz coach Jerry Sloan, "I'm not going to put up with you tonight."

In the incidents, player and coach clearly crossed the line. ...

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