Van Gundy fined for comments about playoff officiating

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by ysong


Are you kidding? Have you ever asked him a most basic question about basketball rule before? I did. When he realized his answer was wrong, he lectured me about what good officiating was all about, adviced me it would only paralized me if I paid too much attention to those little things, intimidated me with his many years experience, it went on and on...

Of course he has the authority for any topics related to basketball, he knows a person or two who really know some top tier officials. Of course he is superior than the rest of the group. Just look at the many big titles that are dragged along in every single post of his.

Talking about "respect", has he really earned any yet?

thanks.

I am not looking for your respect. Anyone that has any since is not looking for respect on any internet site. I have enough respect from the officials I work with and the officials I attend meetings with. If I did not have that respect I surely would not have the opportunities that I have or hold the positions I do. Respect from a person like yourself here is very hollow and inconsiquential in my life and the lives of others here. If you do not like what I say or what others say, then maybe you should take your 100 posts and leave. If you can handle the comments, then stay and participate. It really is up to you. You are even setting conditions for how people should respond to a question that has been asked several times on this board. If you cannot take the heat, get the hell out of the kitchen. This board is not about you and it is not about me. It is a place where people all over the world come and share their opinions whether you or I like them.

Peace