By the time you read this, Jerry Sloan may be suspended.
And rightfully so. The Jazz coach pushed a referee, and you can never, ever, ever do that.
Even if he deserves it.
Referees have to be off-limits, have to feel like the league is going to defend them from physical assault.
As it did recently when Blazers' goof Rasheed Wallace went after referee Tim Donaghy after a game at the Rose Garden. Even though Wallace just faked a punch, his language and overall demeanor more than justified a seven-game suspension.
However . . .
You knew that was coming, right?
Referee's Traits