I am aware that NBA officiating has been a story (or more accurately, several stories) for some time.
That said, aside from all of the other stories, I just see … more lopsided officiating that goes against us. The “open season on Jaylen Brown” in Charlotte was utterly bizarre.
I am usually against whining about officials; I am a former college ref and think that NBA refs are very talented, and the only ‘bias’ they have is simply ratings. So, I don’t like the whole paranoia thing … but it’s beginning to make me wonder. What I see:
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avg FT’s/game for “the Jays” among lowest in league for the number of drives to the hoop
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KP leading league in techs (I find this ridiculous, as a former ref I can spot an asshole player a mile away and he’s not)
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A couple of inexplicable reviews and/or judgement fouls (e.g., take fouls)
How did we get here? What has to happen going forward? Am I wrong?
I feel like this is beginning to impact games (like forcing us to play our top 6 too much to make up for lopsided officiating, which could lead to fatigue or worse, injuries).
I watch a ton of NBA games on league pass. Watch 1-2 NBA games daily and have for years. I Have seen nearly every playoff game the last few years. I have never seen a player get as much BS calls and technicals as KP has this year. I really dont know what the fuck is going on with the refs this year.