FIBA: Brazil vs. USA 7/16/12

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I've always felt that the NBA over-penalizes the defenders for contact. I prefer the way that you say the international game is called. Perhaps that is because I grew up watching the Big East in the 80s and 90s.
I believe that the NBA is less concerned with a proper balance between offense and defense and is far more concerned with protecting high-paid players and increasing scoring--which sells tickets and makes $ for the league. I can't even argue that the NBA shouldn't do exactly that as it is an entertainment business with the goal to make as much profit as possible.
The NCAA is moving more towards the NBA with regard to what I expressed above, in my opinion, because of all the TV coverage (scrutiny) and the huge amount of money at stake with the NCAA tournament.
If you see the HS game on a consistent basis you will note a clear difference in physical defensive play, especially in the area which still use only two officials on the games.

Nev, I think the NBA my overpenalize guys who have to defend star players. Apart from that I think it's okay given it's supposed to be entertainment more than anything else. I grew up watching the Big East of the 80s as well (I'm also an alum) and I felt the product became ugly at the end of the decade and even worse when it went to the six-foul DQ rule from '89-92.