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Originally posted by donj
Maybe it's just me
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I guess it's time somebody told you. . . it
is just you, Don.
I'm just kidding, of course. Welcome to the discussion board!!
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but isn't the NBA officials taking the easy way out by calling a lot of double fouls? Also, what about technicals? Are they quick with these?
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Honestly, Don, I think most of us just have no way to know what is really said or how comments are made on the court in the heat of the game. I can tell you that it's extremely difficult (and
very competitive) to make it as a ref to the NBA, and I don't think that the league would hire a guy if they thought that he was trigger-happy with technical fouls. The NBA Official's Manual talks about not giving unnecessary T's, but it also is very clear that an official should never hold back when a T
is necessary.
As far as double (personal) fouls, I honestly don't see too many of them in NBA games. Although, I should probably say that I only watch Celtics games. I don't call too many double fouls. I only had one all last season. But sometimes it's necessary.
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I don't care for the NBA style of play anymore (way too physical), but I watch the game because I like the game of basketball
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Well, if you're watching any NBA ball at all, you have probably noticed that the game is much less physical than it was just a few seasons ago. The grind-it-out, wear-down-your-opponent style was just killing the game (not to mention the ratings) and the rules changes over the last couple of seasons have really helped to bring speed and athleticism back to the game, in my opinion. Just look at the Kings/Mavs series as an example.
Again, welcome aboard.
Chuck