Former NBA player Ron Harper has responded sharply to criticism directed at a female referee following a fan ejection during a Los Angeles Lakers preseason game against the Sacramento Kings. The incident occurred on October 8, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where the Lakers secured a 114-110 victory.
Harper, a five-time NBA champion, took issue with commentary that questioned the referee's decision to remove a spectator during the game involving Lakers star Luka Doncic. His rebuttal, captured under the headline "Have Some Respect," emphasized the need for professionalism toward game officials regardless of gender.
The preseason matchup marked Doncic's early appearances with the Lakers following his high-profile arrival. While the on-court result favored Los Angeles, the postgame discourse centered on the treatment of the officiating crew, drawing a pointed response from the veteran Harper.
