NBA Replacement Refs

[riverfalls57]

The T-Wolves had their first preseason game on Sunday against the Bucks. 73 fouls called, 41 on Milwaukee. The Bucks were 26-38 from the line and the Wolves were 50-56. The Wolves averaged about 23 FT attempts per game last year. The Minneapolis paper commented on how whistle happy the replacement Refs were.

[tballump]

There is usually a gag order issued concerning the criticism of replacement officials to the press in any sport where there is a job action by the officials. Teams are going to respond positively to the press or face the consequences. There is usually some communication given about deportment during the game also. So, "nice game" if you are one who is always searching for this comment from coaches and players, doesn't mean squat during a strike situation.

[dahoopref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

How do they have a choice if the NBA was not happy on their decision? That sounds like if they want to keep their job or standing, they have to work. If they want to give it all up, they do not work. Technically they have a choice, but it is the end result of that choice that is going to matter.

Peace

I agree with you on this JRut, and I never said it was an easy decision; but it was his decision to make. I'm sure him having close ties and friendships to the his mentors of current NBA refs had a LOT to do with it. It was definitely a hard spot to be put into but he made the best decision for his situation.

On a side note: I was told that John Adams is not looking too highly on the D1 refs who are working the NBA games right now. Take it for what it is.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by dahoopref

I agree with you on this JRut, and I never said it was an easy decision; but it was his decision to make. I'm sure him having close ties and friendships to the his mentors of current NBA refs had a LOT to do with it. It was definitely a hard spot to be put into but he made the best decision for his situation.

On a side note: I was told that John Adams is not looking too highly on the D1 refs who are working the NBA games right now. Take it for what it is.

Well it is not much of a choice when the choices are:

1. Potentially ruin your career
2. Get no respect from your possible future colleges and ruin your career in the process.

I do not consider those good choices.

Peace

[wanja]

Add the following to the list of NBA replacement referees

James Buntin, Greg Dandridge, Wilson Holland, Victor Montgomery, Jaime Morales, Crathman Stephens (pictured below)

[Back In The Saddle]

Setting aside what are obviously some very real hard decisions some of these guys have had to make...

I think it would be completely awesome to get to work even a single NBA game as a replacement. Even if some of these good folks never get to work another NBA game, they will always be able to say that they've worked one. It's way more than I'll ever get to do.

My congrats to every one of them. I hope they have a great experience!

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by wanja

Add the following to the list of NBA replacement referees

James Buntin, Greg Dandridge, Wilson Holland, Victor Montgomery, Jaime Morales, Crathman Stephens (pictured below)

Greg Dandridge??? That's great for him. Just saw him this week.

His claim to fame? He was my co-conspirator the only time I've ever had a Blarge in a regulation game.

Also, NY@Boston tonight is featuring a semi-regular to our forum.

[wanja]

Add Michael Bobiak and Corey McCray to the list of NBA replacement referees

[wanja]

Add Roberto Marquezto the list of NBA replacement referees

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Out of curiosity, do these D-League and WNBA officials have a choice on whether or not they want to be replacements?

I have a friend who is a WNBA ref and was asked and he turned it down. So they dont have to. As far as D-League Officials, I would think they would want to work for the experience!

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

I have a friend who is a WNBA ref and was asked and he turned it down. So they dont have to. As far as D-League Officials, I would think they would want to work for the experience!

It's not as simple as that. At least one NBA ref is a D1/D2 supervisor. And there are current and former D-League refs on his conference staffs whom the NBA has working in the pre-season. How do you think this NBA ref will treat those D-Leaguers when the lock-out is over?

[wanja]

The 5 replacement officials listed below will work their first NBA preseason game tonight. The original post has been edited to include them. The later additions to the replacement roster are not on the D-League and WNBA rosters and come from the d1 ranks and other pro leagues.

Jerrald Drummond, Tim Greene, Marty McEachean, Hector Sanchez, Art Vaulk

[Mark Padgett]

I read that some reporter said the NBA was having trouble finding replacement refs, since it was hard to find people who can quickly make snap judgments of total objectivity. So...they decided to hire Paula Abdul.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by wanja

Sir Allen Connor

So....if you give this guy an argument, he lops your head off with his sword?

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

So....if you give this guy an argument, he lops your head off with his sword?

No. Of course not. Don't be silly.

He has people to take of that for him.