Sat Dec 20, 2003, 02:07pm
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Originally posted by ChuckElias
One of my favorite NBA stories. Early in his career, Dick Bavetta (I believe) had a similar situation and had no call. When asked by the coach why he didn't call it, he replied:
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Originally posted by whistleone
it's not really my call
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Coach's response? "Well, whose call is it? The guy selling popcorn in the stands?!?!"  He's got a point.
[Edited by ChuckElias on Dec 20th, 2003 at 09:36 AM]
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Yes - this was Dick Bavetta. The coach was Jack Ramsay and it happened during a Trailblazer home game in the late 70s.
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