07-03-2018, 04:32 AM
(07-03-2018, 03:06 AM)LP link Wrote:EB1, I'm not much in Basketball as you probably know. But I've mates who are into it big time either directly through being coaches or past players, or with children involved.
A frequent complaint in recent years has been the drop in standards around referees and officials, they have cited a number of incidents that have been enabled by poor officiating. They think the money in the game is corrupting the lower levels, the push to get onto a roster has become too great due to the dollars!
What do you think will happen with the Boomers, will the Cricket fiasco have any bearing?
As unfortunate as it may be, I doubt making an example of players will have any bearing on the direction the sport heads. Too many blokes look like barnacles, latched on for life!
LP...Basketball is pretty much all about the NBA these days...more kids can tell what Lebron will make at his new club the Lakers than they could the Boomers score from last night...
The NBA is akin to the WWF its all about the star players, what club they play for and the ten top plays of the week.....traditional basketball between different countries at the world champs is also about the NBA stars and which ones who decide to play...
Last nights events wont affect much IMO...a couple of no name players from either teams will be suspended for long holidays as will some officials but life will go on the same in basketball circles..
The standard of reffing around the world has always been dubious depending on where you are playing, here in Aus it isnt too bad overall but in other countries it can be very corrupt or poor....that wont change...the dream team and thes NBA stars will continue to get the calls go their way and the fans will be happy and those at NBA headquarters will keep making lots of money....