For years, NBA referee James Williams has carved out a special place in the intersection of basketball and hip-hop, ever since fans noticed that he bears a striking resemblance to Gucci Mane.

Gucci Mane finally linked up with his doppelgänger, NBA referee James Williams. The Atlanta rapper attended the playoff game ...

He pump-faked Hart into the air and appeared to draw contact on the game-winning attempt, but no foul was called. NBA referee ...

Officiating became a hot topic, with fans calling out several ... "Elbow to the face and no call. aCone on @NBA your refs have to be better than this," one fan said. "Refs dictating playoff ...