Apparently, kicking Devin Booker in the nuts is a judgment call

Writer John Voita criticizes NBA officiating after San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson kicked Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the groin during their recent game without an in-game whistle. Although officials initially let play continue during the third quarter, the league later reviewed the incident and retroactively assessed Johnson a Flagrant 1 foul.

Voita argues that the decision highlights rampant officiating inconsistency, directly contrasting Johnson's retroactive foul with Dillon Brooks receiving an immediate Flagrant 2 ejection for a similar leg kick against Jamal Murray. The writer also questions referee Justin Van Duyne's judgment and calls for greater accountability and consistency from the league.