Randy Wittman Says Refs Don’t Respect the Washington Wizards

According to Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman, his winless bunch gets no respect from referees. No respect at all. (Note: We’re not entirely sure that refs should respect the Wiz.) Per NBA.com: “After another tough loss, a fourth by six points or less on their way to 0-7, Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman had a parting shot for the officiating crew that sent the Dallas Mavericks to the free throw line 22 more times than his young Wizards. ‘For whatever reason, this team doesn’t get any respect,’ Wittman said. ‘We go to the rim and had 11 free throws. These young guys just have to make a name for themselves, and it’s just baffling some of the things that are said to me by the refs for why they don’t call it.’ The Wizards, who were without penetrating point guard John Wall and big man Nene, went 10-for-11 on free throws. Dallas, which ended a three-game skid, was 26-for-33. The Mavs took just five more shots in the paint than the Wizards (36-31) and three more shots via fastbreak (9-6), yet came away with the substantial advantage at the line. One of Dallas’ attempts came on a technical foul Wizards guard Jordan Crawford. […] Wittman was visibly upset late in the game as Washington, which spent much of the fourth quarter launching 3-pointers to get back into the game, was rewarded with no free throws in the final period. Dallas was 6-for-9 and iced the game with five free throws in the final 34.4 seconds. ‘So, maybe we just have to send the game film everyday to the league,’ Wittman said.”