The long-time announcer of the Los Angeles Clippers and his partner were suspended Friday for a game comments about Grizzlies Iranian center Hamed Haddadi during Wednesday's telecast from Memphis.

Ralph Lawler, in his 31st season as the voice of the Clippers, and analyst Mike Smith were suspended by Fox Sports Prime Ticket for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center.

Toward the end of the 106-91 loss to the Grizzlies, Haddadi entered the game. As a 7-foot-2 backup center, Haddadi is the first Iranian to play in the NBA.

When he entered, Smith began a 40-second exchange by saying " Look who's in?" Lawler then answered, "Hamed Haddadi. Where's he from?" The exchange continued with some improper talks over Haddadi's origin.

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