Joey Crawford Will Have To Fight Tim Duncan From His Living Room

Remember on Sunday when Joey Crawford challenged Tim Duncan to a fight after ejecting him from a game?

David Stern didn't much appreciate it.

The NBA suspended referee Joey Crawford indefinitely on Tuesday after he ejected Tim Duncan on Sunday in the Spurs' game against the Mavericks.

Crawford's suspension will at least cover the rest of the regular season and the playoffs.

"Joey Crawford's handling of this situation failed to meet the standards of professionalism and game management we expect of NBA referees," NBA commissioner David Stern said. "Especially in light of similar prior acts by this official, a significant suspension is warranted. Although Joey is consistently rated as one of our top referees, he must be held accountable for his actions on the floor, and we will have further discussions with him following the season to be sure he understands his responsibilities."

Upon hearing the news, Crawford challenged David Stern to a pie-eating contest. He was then informed he was talking to a refrigerator.