"I don't think it's cute. I don't think it's funny. I think it's a stupid play. It's a dangerous play. He should be penalized for that. I don't think that belongs in the game, tripping guys, you know, shenanigans."
"Spoelstra added that the referees should have seen the play and officiated it accordingly, saying that Ball deserved to be thrown out of the game for the move."
Erik Spoelstra expressed anger over Bam Adebayo's injury caused by LaMelo Ball during the NBA play-in tournament. Ball's actions, grabbing Adebayo's foot while on the ground, led to Adebayo falling and leaving the game. Spoelstra, who did not witness the incident live, later condemned the play as dangerous and deserving of severe punishment. He emphasized that such actions should not be part of the game and criticized the referees for not addressing the situation appropriately. The Heat lost the game, ending their season.
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