riseofsetian1981
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Post by riseofsetian1981 on Feb 1, 2013 23:32:54 GMT -5
I'm not sure if the Jordan aspect is true. When you consider the type of defense Detroit, Boston, Seattle, and Utah put on him he overcame it with the team concept and of course being a freak of nature of an athlete. No, Jordan very much got every preferential call that could be imagined. It was absurd and it was one of the largest reasons why the Chicago Bulls were so successful when he was with them. Subsequently, one of the largest reasons why the Bulls nearly killed the NBA and it still hasn't recovered from the rubbish that was early-mid 90's NBA. How so though? The only reason I am asking is because when you compare the defense then to the defense of now, you can definitely see a major difference between those eras if you will. The defense that New York, Indiana, Utah, and Seattle put on Chicago was pretty harsh and no way would be allowed today. I don't disagree with your statement. I know for sure that Jordan received special treatment, as did the Bulls obviously, but I don't think it was ever as bad as say in the years 2000, 2002, and 2006.
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AFN: Judge Shred
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Post by AFN: Judge Shred on Feb 2, 2013 0:10:21 GMT -5
It is amazing NHL refs can make any calls with how often the rules change.
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nate5054
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Post by nate5054 on Feb 2, 2013 0:14:03 GMT -5
Easily the NBA, but that's also because it's the hardest sport to ref. Still, the advantage they give star players in this league is sickening.
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nate5054
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Post by nate5054 on Feb 2, 2013 0:19:06 GMT -5
A few nights ago, a bad call potentially cost my Pacers the game at Utah. It was a backboard violation, which is when the basketball hits the back of the board that has the hoop, which is an automatic turnover. It was obvious, but the referee didn't call for it. Being a Jazz fan I saw that game too. The rules aren't very clear in the NBA rulebook, but the top, bottom, and sides of the backboard are considered in play. If that is the case the ball hit the bottom on the backboard and would be considered in play. What makes that rule murkier is other language in the rule about it being a violation if the ball hits above the "playing surface" and if since the bottom of the backboard (where the ball hit) is considered part of the playing surface or not. As a basketball fan in general I'd like to see that rule be more specific. As for that game in general, yeah, I still think the Pacers had about a 15% chance of tying or winning (though with how hot Hill was, who knows it could be more), but I don't think they were totally robbed of a win, and honestly I thought the Jazz played the better game that day. But I'm biased as well.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2013 9:37:54 GMT -5
I get in a mood to watch the NBA every once in awhile.
I have to shut it off after 5 minutes of blatant traveling, "carrying", "make-up fouls" (usually called after equally dumb "BS fouls"). Funny, double-dribbles they usually catch, because it's so obvious.
They might as well simulate the season on computers so the players don't have the risk of getting hurt or overexerting themselves. It's embarrassing.
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