Fans can’t believe Kevin Huerter’s controversial ejection

Earlier this week, Kevin Huerter came into high fashion for Chicago Bulls. Fast forward to the end of the week, and Huerter made a name for himself again. However, it was for the wrong reasons.
On Friday, trailing by double digits against the Miami Heat in the third quarter, Huerter was officially removed from the game, per Bulls on CHSN. The Bulls trailed 78-57 with 8:22 left in the quarter. Head coach Billy Donovan was seen angry with the referee, and Huerter he was kicked out at firstbut the referee allowed it to be played be examined.
Replays showed Huerter kicking the ball toward the umpire and hitting him in the back without them knowing. After reviewing the play, the referee ruled that it met the standards to warrant an ejection.
Needless to say, Bulls fans both inside the United Center and online weren’t too happy. A loud chorus of boos echoed throughout the arena.
Kevin Huerter was ejected from tonight’s game on this play: pic.twitter.com/A1KDkkcZkO
— Bulls on CHSN (@CHSN_Bulls) November 22, 2025
On social media, fans drew out their anger about judges, especially longtime judge Tony Brothers.
Brothers should retire. Huerter nvr did anything on ref”@coachrodk23 posted on social media.Other called it for what objectively was.
“funny decision” @kaviirvin2025 said on Ks.
Career of the Tony brothers as NBA referees
Beginning with the 1994-1995 NBA season, Brothers was on the court as a referee. In total, he officiated 1,850 regular season games, 215 playoff games and 19 NBA Finals games. Certainly, he has seen plenty of action during his tenure.
In addition, brothers refereed the NBA All-Star Game in 2009. It was last April Luka Dončić who felt the burden of the Serving the brothers. He received two technical fouls and an ejection during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
2023. Brothers assumed the role of coordinator of women’s basketball officials in the HBCU athletic conference, the MEAC.
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