Miami Heat v. New York Knicks: LeBron Block Attempt and Foul

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Billy, you did not watch much of that video did you?

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Obviously not.

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Different era and different style of play, not nearly the same amount of athleticism nor above the rim play that there is now.

Agree. But it was still fun to watch back then, and, at least for me, today. Willis Reed, of the New York Knicks, used similar tactics, not trying to block every shot, but waiting for the right time, right player, right place, etc. Today, players try to block just about every shot that they have any chance to block. Certainly makes for a more physical game, a more difficult game to officiate, and some may say, a more exciting game.

Thanks for taking a look at the video guys. I hope that you got some enjoyment out of it, and didn't find it a complete waste of your time.

[APG]

You have a knack for derailing threads and going off-top Billy but...

Are we getting on players for attempting to block too many shots? If one has a shot at blocking a shot, why shouldn't they attempt to? Should Scott Brooke tell Serge Ibekaka he's attempting to block too many shots...even when he lead the league this year with over 3.5 blocks/game?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

You have a knack for derailing threads and going off-top Billy but...

Are we getting on players for attempting to block too many shots? If one has a shot at blocking a shot, why shouldn't they attempt to? Should Scott Brooke tell Serge Ibekaka he's attempting to block too many shots...even when he lead the league this year with over 3.5 blocks/game?

Or what about that no one seems to block the shot after release of the ball, they try to block shots out of the shooter's hands. As you said very different techniques and styles at play.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Today, players try to block just about every shot that they have any chance to block. Certainly makes for a more physical game, a more difficult game to officiate, and some may say, a more exciting game.

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Are we getting on players for attempting to block too many shots? If one has a shot at blocking a shot, why shouldn't they attempt to?

No. At least, I'm not. No reason, one should go ahead and try to block it.

I said that it makes a "more difficult game to officiate". I probably should have said that it makes a more challenging game to officiate, and I'm sure that many of you are like me, and enjoy the challenge of officiating basketball.