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Originally posted by TPS2859
If the NBA wants to play "street level" ball and ignor the basic rules of the game such as:
lets issue passports for as much traveling that goes on.
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While the traveling rule is almost the same as the NCAA/NF traveling rule, the NBA rules for establishing a pivot foot differ slightly (the "two-count" idea). The rule is called correctly, but it looks different from what most of us are used to calling.
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hockey clothing for all the pushing an shoving under the basket.
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The NBA has recognized that rough play had become a real problem around the league. In my opinion, they've worked very hard to clean up a lot of the banging that used to go on unchecked. I think the game has become more fun to watch in the last two or three seasons.
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repelling ropes for all the hanging on the rims for no reason.
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If there's no real danger to damaging the rims, then what's the problem with hanging on them? I agree that we don't want to see it in our games, but at that level, with that equipment and with the desire to be entertaining, I can see letting it go.
I was fortunate enough to go to camp this summer where a LOT of NBA officials were observers. Their insight and ability were unparalleled in my experience. If you don't like the game b/c of the way the rules are written, fine. But (again, in my opinion), you should not blame that on the job that the officials do.
I had the great fortune to work a minor pro league for a season, and believe me when I say that it was the most challenging level of ball I've ever participated in. Different from NCAA/Fed? Absolutely. But a GREAT experience. As always, just my opinion.