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Extra 'Bench Play' During Games

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:33 pm
by magicfan4life05
Have you noticed when players take a corner shot or foul line extended shots in front of the opposing bench, they sometimes clap/yell or something to make shooting player flinch?

I've seen it done against Horry at least 3 different times and he's still hit the shot.

I think a coach once used to do it too but forget who.

I've been seeing it over the years and always thought it was kind of funny because it reminds me of ball playing in the park, but hated when it was done against me b/c it was effective lol.

Does anyone know when it started in the NBA?

Do you like it is, think it's bad sportsmanship, annoying, or you just don't care for it?

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:40 pm
by Malinhion
I think Celtics players have been overdoing it in these finals. They're practically making contact with the guy. My Lakers fan friend has been complaining about this for a week.

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:08 pm
by Kefa461
Malinhion wrote:I think Celtics players have been overdoing it in these finals. They're practically making contact with the guy. My Lakers fan friend has been complaining about this for a week.


Yep.....the C's are the best at it.....it is the teams secret weapon.....the major reason for the turnaround this year............it is practiced all the time..... 8)

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:18 pm
by NO-KG-AI
LOL, every game I have ever played since like the age of 12, has had someone yelling something as you shoot the ball. If you can't handle someone screaming obscenities as you shoot, stfu and gtfo of the NBA :lol:

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:22 pm
by Kefa461
NO-KG-AI wrote:LOL, every game I have ever played since like the age of 12, has had someone yelling something as you shoot the ball. If you can't handle someone screaming obscenities as you shoot, stfu and gtfo of the NBA :lol:



Exactly.....it's like when someone calls a player soft in the NBA....wheres the tender.....soft and tender... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: .....it makes no sense....it's the NBA....... 8)