Interesting night in NBA refereeing (Video)

[kstiles99]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Not really. I suspect the NBA (like NCAA-W) wants most rebounding fouls to come from Slot/Center and Trail. I'm sure others will correct me if I'm wrong. While in his primary, he was last in line for this play. He does have a late whistle though when he realizes he's gotta jump in which doesn't help.



You are aware that these are not 'mistakes' in the NBA right? You keep referring to them as such, just want to make sure you know there are different expectations in NBA versus your NFHS games.

I don't see how tossing the ball to a player is gonna jam their finger. These are professional ball players. They are paid millions of US dollars to dribble, pass, catch, and shoot (basket) balls. I assume they should be fine handling a ball tossed to them.

Regarding the whistle I gotta defer to APG here. Even so, I sparingly use a whistle in my NFHS games to let everyone we are about to play. Some use a whistle, some bounce the ball, some yell "BALLGAME!"; if a quick whistle improves communicating we are ready to play, why not use it?

If the throw-in location on the endline is anywhere outside the midpoint between the nearer lane line and the three-point line, the administering official should stand inside the thrower. I believe this is a new NCAA-M mechanics change this year. If standing inside puts Lead in a better position to referee the ensuing play, why not do it?

I chew gum during games, and do not think it is unprofessional. I get dry mouth pretty easily if I can't drink water all the time which hinders my blowing the whistle and talking to partners/players/coaches. Whenever I'm nervous or under a lot of stress I chew my gum very vigorously which has been pointed out to me by a couple observers.

You are correct. I apologize for my wording, these are not mistakes.
However… Assuming APG is correct on the whistle procedure and Mauer was right to give the ball while standing on the inside.. I feel this could've been overall prevented if Mauer handed Carmelo the ball.

Now.. This is also on the part of Carmelo. I don't know how the sound of a Fox 40 even at it's loudest could hurt his ears that much. My ears are always ringing at the end of a game.. But it doesn't make me physically react. Anyone have any different views on this?

And I'm going to also try chewing gum in my next game. Sounds like a swell idea!

Are there any NBA guys that use this forum?