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Originally posted by cali girl ref
I just wanted to know what other officials thought of the last foul called on Baron Davis.....this fould caused him to foul out....I was told that as a ref unless you really have to call the foul, you should never foul out the superstar...and in this situation I thought this would apply....please let me know what you others may have done in that situation
(it was the holding foul on davis that took place in the paint on a rebound)
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Well considering Shaq has fouled out a couple of times in the NBA Finals before. I remember Larry Bird fouling out and many other Hall of Famers foul out of playoff games several times over the years, I think your theory or way of thinking does not quite wash. I have never really seen this star treatment that many feel is there.
Superstars are usually "Superstars" because they are better and smarter players. Those players to not get silly fouls most of the time. I think that is why you might think you see star players not foul out as often.
Just my opinion.
Peace