NBA officiating

[Joe]

"And ask yourself this question: If the NBA is going to pay someone $100,000 for six months work (plus expenses), do you think they're going to keep folks that don't do it the way they want!!??!!??"

"As for conspiracy theories..."

"Conspiracy" is too strong a word, but "understanding"
that an extra game in the playoffs is worth $10,000,000+, or making sure super-star bangers like Shaq rarely foul
out in the playoffs, is another. Let's put it this way, the NBA as a business has a bias. Are the games "fixed"? No. Does the "bias" sometimes effect perception just a bit? Maybe. Does Stern call up Crawford and say: "if you can, call it on Shaw, not on Kobe, OK?" No. But maybe "they're going to keep folks [around] that do it the way they want."

I know, and I agree, the NBA refs do a fine job in general,
but you've got to understand the "home team" bias on the
*official forum* is for the official's team. Us against the world.

Hey, I'm glad they keep giving Nick extra free throws! I want see it go seven too!

Originally posted by Woodee
I've been debating with a couple of friends this very topic. My stance is like all of yours. I guess this Ref stuff goes deep inside! Am I a true Ref???


As for conspiracy theories, its impossible because there are too many parts (Players, Coaches, Refs, Scorekeepers, Timers etc, etc) that have to participate to make it happen.

Total NONSENSE!!!!!