Jim Burr

[blindmanwalking]

Originally Posted by Old School

Hold the phone! What you are missing in your analogy is the players. These are the biggest, strongest, most athletic players in the world. Just being on the court with them is different, way different from HS, and stronger than college. They have to call this game different. Do not ever assume that a HS referee could referee an NBA game. Maybe a college men's official who's on top of his game, but a HS official would not make it. They would be too intimidated by the players.

It's really hard for me to watch NBA ball on TV prior to the playoff's. But refereeing it or being down there on the floor, it's fantastic! The 1st and 2nd round of the NBA playoff's is some very good basketball too. You should tune in there. I watch Phoenix every chance I get, they are a pleasure to watch, what pro ball should be.

I'm not missing anything in my analogy. If these are the most athletic players in the world they shouldn't have much trouble following the rules. Again, that's likely how NBA officials are told to call the game, I just don't like it. My preference. I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to the game.

I take it you have officiated in the NBA?