Have Refs always been this bad

Straightwitdaroc · Post #1 » by **Straightwitdaroc** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 11:43 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D9Z1wAw ... re=related

Straightwitdaroc · Post #2 » by **Straightwitdaroc** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 11:46 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH73R9GI ... re=related

ghills88 · Post #3 » by **ghills88** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 11:57 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aySGUzzxjGE

thegreatblaze · Post #4 » by **thegreatblaze** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 12:10 am

ghills88 wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aySGUzzxjGE

I remember that game. I was sooo pissed.

hsb · Post #5 » by **hsb** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 12:23 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-igP_XG- ... re=related - This one is actually hilarious, just found it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0KJvlSUB-w - Go to 1:47 in this one. Makes me question the NBA, one of the worst calls of all time (the ref was right there, perfect view :noway:

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HarlemHeat37 · Post #6 » by **HarlemHeat37** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 12:48 am

Kings-Lakers brings a tear to my eye..how can the NBA/Stern do that to one of their own teams? completely screw the city of Sacramento, just so their precious Lakers could add another title..pathetic..it's an outrage that the media isn't talking about it anymore..at least Buss is used his money wisely..

magicfan4life05 · Post #7 » by **magicfan4life05** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 12:51 am

This has to be in the top 3, it's even more hilarious now, just ridiculous

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCEbuar7Qas

:lol:

LMAO I can't get over it, the man took a jog w/o dribbling....

magicfan4life05 · Post #8 » by **magicfan4life05** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 12:54 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aySGUzzx ... re=related

OT- but the MJ/Donaghy slide is priceless

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrIMLT5N ... re=related

RapsGM · Post #9 » by **RapsGM** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 1:12 am

Funny thing is if the ref was to stop those showtime dunks that were completely uncontested because of those travels, I bet many of you would be pissed. If i seen Bosh on a open fast break doing that steve franchise dunk and they called it off cause he took a couple extra steps, Id be kind of mad.

LakerFanMan · Post #10 » by **LakerFanMan** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 1:33 am

RapsGM wrote:Funny thing is if the ref was to stop those showtime dunks that were completely uncontested because of those travels, I bet many of you would be pissed. If i seen Bosh on a open fast break doing that steve franchise dunk and they called it off cause he took a couple extra steps, Id be kind of mad.

Francis took about 8 steps, then passed the ball to himself.....

RapsGM · Post #11 » by **RapsGM** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 2:49 am

LakerFanMan wrote:
RapsGM wrote:Funny thing is if the ref was to stop those showtime dunks that were completely uncontested because of those travels, I bet many of you would be pissed. If i seen Bosh on a open fast break doing that steve franchise dunk and they called it off cause he took a couple extra steps, Id be kind of mad.

Francis took about 8 steps, then passed the ball to himself.....

Yea but it got the fans hype and was just a crazy play. Its one thing if its a tight game and its a contested play, but when there open, does it really all that matter?

The Notic · Post #12 » by **The Notic** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 6:56 am

RapsGM wrote:Funny thing is if the ref was to stop those showtime dunks that were completely uncontested because of those travels, I bet many of you would be pissed. If i seen Bosh on a open fast break doing that steve franchise dunk and they called it off cause he took a couple extra steps, Id be kind of mad.

What? That's ridiculous. I'd be pissed at Bosh for attempting something like that. Not at the refs for making the right call in that situation.

The Notic · Post #13 » by **The Notic** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 6:57 am

RapsGM wrote:
Yea but it got the fans hype and was just a crazy play. Its one thing if its a tight game and its a contested play, but when there open, does it really all that matter?

Yes. Yes it does.

hectified · Post #14 » by **hectified** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 7:21 am

RapsGM wrote:Funny thing is if the ref was to stop those showtime dunks that were completely uncontested because of those travels, I bet many of you would be pissed. If i seen Bosh on a open fast break doing that steve franchise dunk and they called it off cause he took a couple extra steps, Id be kind of mad.

I love it when a player on my team manages a highlight play, but if it isn't done within the rules of the game then it doesn't count as more than a novelty. Like when a player throws up a half court shot long after the buzzer. It's still fun to watch, but should never affect the integrity of the game.

Kefa461 · Post #15 » by **Kefa461** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 1:13 pm

Been watching and playing since 1964 and IMHO my answer is NO.......NEVER........ 8-)

Frosty · Post #16 » by **Frosty** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 1:37 pm

Props to the refs for catching this one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQtRXQpZHHg&NR=1

Think the NBA should check his urine samples again

MalReyn · Post #17 » by **MalReyn** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 8:59 pm

Kefa461 wrote:Been watching and playing since 1964 and IMHO my answer is NO.......NEVER........

Now, I've only been watching since the 80's, but I honestly think the refs now are better than they ever were. The biggest difference is they get scrutinized far more now, so we spot all their mistakes.

Back in the day we were never so certain plays were a missed call because instant replays were more limited and there was no YouTube.

MagicNolesFSU · Post #18 » by **MagicNolesFSU** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 10:57 pm

mike bibby obviously had is arms around kobe. The foul was on him before kobe even ran over him.

HarlemHeat37 · Post #19 » by **HarlemHeat37** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 11:27 pm

only from that angle..he definitely didn't use his arms enough to get that type of treatment, especially considering the other calls in the game..it just added up..

you can't just run over a player with your elbow..if that was Bruce Bowen, you guys would be asking for banishment,..

jefe · Post #20 » by **jefe** » Mon Jul 7, 2008 5:10 am

If you expect perfection in anything, then you'll be sorely disappointed. But, hey, you can always start a thread about it.