Chris Paul fined $25000 for criticizing referee Lauren Holtkamp

It's possible that Paul would've said this about any rookie NBA official, but of course, Holtkamp isn't any rookie NBA official: She's only the third full-time female referee in major American sports. And the gist of Paul's statement is that she isn't

Chris Paul has been fined $25,000 for criticizing referee Lauren Holtkamp following Thursday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Los Angeles Clippers were whistled for five technical fouls in the lopsided loss.

Indiana Pacers v Miami Heat Lauren Holtkamp is the NBA's third full-time female referee. Last month Grantland did a profile on the rookie ref. Last night, Holtkamp officiated the lopsided Clippers – Cavaliers game in Cleveland. The Cavs got out to a

Chris Paul's criticism of NBA referee Lauren Holtkamp is unfounded. Washington Post The Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul was unhappy with the way Lauren Holtkamp, one of two current full-time female officials in the NBA, 

It's possible that Paul would've said this about any rookie NBA official, but of course, Holtkamp isn't any rookie NBA official: She's only the third full-time female referee in major American sports. And the gist of Paul's statement is that she isn't