THIS IS MY GAME !

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by Ref_ Fred
This is not his game. He is to keep the game in line, but does not run the court.

Welcome to the forum, Fred. I'm going to disagree with this part of your post. I agree that the official handled the situation badly.

But when I step on the court, it is my court and my game. Nothing happens for the next hour and a half unless I allow it, or penalize it. That may sound arrogant, but it's the truth, isn't it? The official controls the court during the game.

Now, the question is how you exercise that control. I agree that this official didn't not use a good technique. But you have to go onto the court thinking that you run the court. If you don't, then you're inviting trouble. JMO.