My New #1 Myth

[Adam]

Originally Posted by fortmoney

Exactly, and combined with my youth, it gives me a harder time. Even though I know I'm right, I'm not getting any respect from the fans or coaches because "I'm a young guy who hasn't learned all the rules yet."

If you're in it for the respect of the fans and coaches, you're in the wrong job.

[fortmoney]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

If you're in it for the respect of the fans and coaches, you're in the wrong job.

That is not my main goal. My goal is to do this job the best I can, and because of my skill and knowledge, the fans and coaches respect my decisions. I'm reading Earl Strom's book and it is obvious that even though in the heat of the moment, everyone was ready to kill him, looking back nearly everyone regards him as one of the best officials ever to work in the NBA. Respect from fans and coaches should not be the purpose for the calls we make, but their disrespect sure does challenge me when I'm on the court.