![](https://celticswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2023/09/USATSI_4585918-e1694815601850.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1)
NBA referee Joey Crawford has assembled a career in the league as an official that has given him a bit of a reputation in the same sort of way that Boston Celtics alum Rasheed Wallace had a rep for clashing with refs, so it’s no surprise their professional relationship got off on the wrong foot.
But in a recent interview for his Underdog NBA “Whistleblower” podcast with cohost Bonzi Wells, Wallace shared his perspective on his relationship with Crawford. Sheed reflected on how their relationship evolved over time, starting with a bit of skepticism and ending with mutual understanding and respect.
Buy Celtics TicketsWallace also mentions when Crawford had a public disagreement with the mild-mannered Tim Duncan, which changed his perception of the ref.
Check out the clip embedded above to hear the tale from the man himself.
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ