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Originally Posted by cdaref
Is it just me, or are the refs in the NBA actually calling it more by the book this year?
Seriously.
Its early, I know. But it seems to me that the calls they usually pass on are getting called and there seem to be fewer cheesy star treatment calls. And they actually are calling stuff at the end of the game.
Maybe its just me. Or maybe that new head of officiating is changing the culture of NBA officiating.
Please dont misconstrue this post. I have always had tons of respect for NBA officials. I couldnt imagine trying to ref Shaq or the athletes at that level. But to me the NBA has always had a larger dose of "entertainment" as part of the officiating philosophy--no travels or 3 seconds because it just slows down the game, reward the stars for touch fouls, and swallow the whistle in the final seconds.
This year seems much different to me. I noticed it after the first game I watched this year. And I keep seeing it game after game.
I know that as officials we often joke about NBA officiating, but it really seems that the gap between HS/College and NBA officiating philosophies has gotten smaller this year.
Thoughts? Have you guys (and ladies) seen the same thing?
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I think you are just watching more pro ball and seeing that there are actually several travels called a game.
Secondly, there has been nothing said by management about calling plays different from last year. The only thing said in regards to mechanics is that they are wanting the refs to work a little more toward the sideline when possible. Guys were going way too far on the floor when instead they could have been working off the sideline.
I don't see a close in the gap although I'm bias. I believe there are very few refs out there in college who could cut it in the pro game although there are SOME who would do great. As far as the gap in philosophy I sure hope it is closing that would be great for the game.