Jayson Tatum's dad drops massive racism claim about how he is treated in Australia: 'I have to be made an example of' Justin Tatum is the father of NBA superstar Jayson Tatum Is working as a head coach in Australia in the NBL Has accused league of treating him harshly because 'skin colour's different' By Josh Alston For Daily Mail Australia Published: 20:13 EDT, 24 October 2024 | Updated: 20:13 EDT, 24 October 2024 e-mail View comments Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum is set to be investigated by Basketball Australia’s (BA) integrity unit following his post-match comments after a controversial loss to Melbourne United. The investigation will look into Tatum’s remarks criticising the referees, which he claimed were influenced by his race and appearance after the Hawks' 92-87 defeat at the WIN Entertainment Centre. Tatum, the father of NBA All-Star forward for the Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum, called the referees “incompetent” and suggested that he was “made an example of” due to his height, voice, and skin colour.
Justin Tatum was far from happy after the Hawks’ narrow loss to United. pic.twitter.
com/kovAqmHsAs — NBL (@NBL) October 24, 2024 The match saw a tense ending with Hawks guard Will Hickey called for a foul on Melbourne United captain Chris Goulding, who appeared to exaggerate the contact. With only 22.1 seconds left in the game, the Hawks were trailing 87-84 when Goulding went down in theatrical fashion, clutching at his ankle.
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