He told them, "No!"

[tomegun]

Someone has mentioned Tony Greene before and I decided to make a post about the fact that he turned the NBA down. This was not and is not intended to force anyone else to defend what they want out of basketball. Everyone is different and make decisions accordingly. It has almost become a defense mechanism to say "Everyone doesn't aspire..." Chill out.

I do know why he declined and it isn't any reason that's been mentioned thus far. I will NOT say why I was told he declined on this forum. If someone wants to know why, I will tell them over the phone. That way, I can deny it later.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by tomegun

I do know why he declined and it isn't any reason that's been mentioned thus far. I will NOT say why I was told he declined on this forum. If someone wants to know why, I will tell them over the phone. That way, I can deny it later.

So did Mr. Greene tell you himself why he declined, or were you told by someone who heard it from someone who heard it from someone who heard it (ad nauseum)...makes a difference, ya know.

And btw - I agree with Dan.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

So did Mr. Greene tell you himself why he declined, or were you told by someone who heard it from someone who heard it from someone who heard it (ad nauseum)...makes a difference, ya know.

You just don't get it......

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

So did Mr. Greene tell you himself why he declined, or were you told by someone who heard it from someone who heard it from someone who heard it (ad nauseum)...makes a difference, ya know.

And btw - I agree with Dan.

No, he didn't tell me himself. Would you like me to ask him myself? I heard this whole story from two different people who don't know each other. I trust them. You don't have to trust me, I wouldn't be offended. For all you know I'm a 12 year old boy from Italy with great typing skills (for a 12 year old ).

This is one thing that is interesting to me; questioning like this should probably occur more on forums like this, but they don't depending on the perception or association within this "cyber community."

[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by tomegun

For all you know I'm a 12 year old boy from Italy with great typing skills (for a 12 year old ).

I've met Tom, and his English skills are terrific for a 12 year old kid in Italy. 'Course, he can't speak Italian worth a lira. . .

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

I've met Tom, and his English skills are terrific for a 12 year old kid in Italy. 'Course, he can't speak Italian worth a lira. . .

I've met him as well and his reffing is worth at least a Euro. Who uses Liras anymore? Get with the times Chuck.

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

I've met Tom, and his English skills are terrific for a 12 year old kid in Italy. 'Course, he can't speak Italian worth a lira. . .

[tomegun]

I've personally met Chuck and Nevada. Above anything else, what I know of them indicates they are good people.

[eiguaram55ref]

sometimes we game officials can't handle pressure--more games and
experience ovecome those pressure.

I think most referees in the lower league dreams to become an NBA ref.