Joey C is Out of Control

[canuckrefguy]

Guy's done more Finals games than any other active official, and not just because of longevity.

Are you gentlemen familiar with this article?

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/sp...a-referee.html

[JugglingReferee]

Yes, I've read the article before.

[APG]

Yes, it's been posted here before.

It amazes me that he broke his finger while giving a tech. Amazing.

One would think that his anger problem (I think he mentions getting therapy) would be a detriment to his success in the league. I understand the NBA works differently, but getting angry during a game is something that should hurt a refs advancement, no?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by seanwestref

It amazes me that he broke his finger while giving a tech. Amazing.

One would think that his anger problem (I think he mentions getting therapy) would be a detriment to his success in the league. I understand the NBA works differently, but getting angry during a game is something that should hurt a refs advancement, no?

I think much of it stems from the era that Joey started in.

[IUgrad92]

I totally get the nostalgia thing, but good grief. It's very interesting that no one wants to comment on the OP, but would rather just remember the good ol' days with old Joey.

Here's the clip described in the OP. Crawford has surely had his days of glory, but he has turned into the proverbial 'crazy Uncle Joe'.....

Joey Crawford going off!! - YouTube