In an incident that unfolded during Saturday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver found himself embroiled in a heated argument with a fan in the stands. The altercation occurred after the fan reportedly told Weaver that he "sucked at his job" amidst the team's disappointing 70-229 record during his tenure as GM.

The incident was captured and shared on social media platforms, where Weaver can be heard responding to the fan's comment by saying, "I don't give a f***... you're lucky I don't beat your a**." The unnamed fan, who claimed to have been threatened by Weaver, was subsequently ejected from the arena by security.

According to eyewitnesses, including season-ticket holder Jeffrey Calloway, the fan had approached Weaver twice before being escorted away. Calloway stated that the fan, who was wearing Red Wings gear, had initially pointed at the scoreboard earlier in the game. Weaver, in a nonchalant manner, shrugged off the encounter. However, when the fan returned and criticized Weaver's job performance following the ejection of player Jalen Duren, the Pistons GM decided it was necessary for the fan to leave.

Weaver, when asked for comment by the Associated Press, declined to provide any statement on the matter. The Detroit Pistons organization has also refrained from making an official statement regarding the incident.

The Pistons have faced a challenging season, currently holding the joint-worst record in the NBA with 53 losses. This includes a stretch earlier in the season where they set a single-season league record with 28 consecutive losses. With their disappointing performance and lackluster record, frustrations may be higher among fans.

The Detroit Pistons are set to face the Charlotte Hornets in their next game on Monday night. It remains to be seen whether any disciplinary action or further consequences will result from the heated confrontation between Troy Weaver and the disgruntled fan.

Such incidents serve as a reminder of the intensity and emotions that can run high within the world of sports, where fans express their frustrations and hold high expectations for their favorite teams and personnel.