Chris Paul's heated ejection marks another chapter in long-standing dispute with Scott Foster

In a dramatic twist during Wednesday night's game against the Suns, Chris Paul's return to Phoenix was cut short following a fiery altercation with referee Scott Foster. The incident, which unfolded in the second quarter of the Warriors' 123-115 loss to the Suns, added another layer to the long-standing feud between the star player and the referee.

The tension escalated in the final moments of the first half when Paul was penalized with a blocking foul as Kevin Durant prepared for a drive. Disagreeing with the call, Paul engaged in a discussion with Foster, which quickly heated up. This disagreement reached its peak after Durant's first free-throw attempt, leading Foster to issue a technical foul and subsequently eject Paul from the game.

Paul's reaction post-ejection was intense, prompting Steph Curry to intervene and prevent any further escalation. Amidst the chaos, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr also received a technical foul. Kerr expressed his views postgame, stating, "I didn't think Chris deserved to be ejected. The first tech? Absolutely. But I thought the second one was unnecessary."

CP3 and Foster have long history

The friction between Paul and Foster is deeply rooted, stretching back nearly a decade, with Paul often vocal about his grievances with Foster's officiating. The point guard revealed that an incident involving his son, dating back to his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, is part of the ongoing conflict. "It's personal," Paul remarked, adding, "I've got to do a better job of making sure I'm staying on the floor for my teammates, but that's that."

Paul's troubled history with Foster includes various confrontations and a notable streak of playoff losses under Foster's officiating. Despite breaking this losing streak last season, Paul's latest clash with Foster while playing for Golden State against the Suns suggests that the rivalry is far from over.