Certain rivalries are everlasting. Disregard the famed clashes between the Lakers and Celtics; the ongoing feud between Chris Paul and Scott Foster appears to be the NBA’s most significant rivalry.
In the recent matchup at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Foster served as the official for the game between Paul’s Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns. Just before halftime, a contentious moment unfolded as CP3 defended Kevin Durant beyond the three-point line, resulting in a foul called by Foster due to contact with KD. This marked Paul’s second foul of the game, prompting a 30-second discussion between Paul and Foster about the call.
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As tensions escalated, Foster assessed a technical foul against Paul. Unhappy with the decision, Paul continued to voice his grievances to Foster, leading to a second technical foul and an automatic ejection for the veteran player.
Following his ejection, Paul openly expressed his frustration by pointing at Foster and using strong language. This incident only adds fuel to the fire of their longstanding rivalry, which is rooted in a history of confrontations.
Notably, Paul’s teams had endured a 14-game losing streak in the playoffs when Foster officiated their games. This streak persisted until April, when Paul’s Suns secured a victory against the Clippers. Despite changing teams, CP3’s issues with Foster persist.
Despite the dramatic ejection, the Suns emerged triumphant with a 123-115 victory on Wednesday, underscoring the intensity of the ongoing saga between Paul and Foster.
