They've literally had a high profile ref still in the league for 15+ years after he was likely was involved in fixing games still reffing the biggest games every year. If it hasn't cost the league anything yet why any time soon?The officiating in the NBA makes other leagues look like they have good officiating. These guys are drunk with power and it will start costing the league money.
I mean, MLB has the same issue. They’ve got a high profile ump who everyone pretty much acknowledges gets calls wrong on purpose, just to bait guys. And they’ve also got Laz Diaz.They've literally had a high profile ref still in the league for 15+ years after he was likely was involved in fixing games still reffing the biggest games every year. If it hasn't cost the league anything yet why any time soon?
What did we score against the Pacers back in November? Doubt this ends up even the high for the season.Hmmm, what's the record for points at home?
That was 155 - 2nd most. Record is 173 in 1959.What did we score against the Pacers back in November? Doubt this ends up even the high for the season.
EDIT: 155
Dude can play that game of basketball, as Magic Johnson might say.PP having a night.
I want a still of the camera pan after the play, dude looked like he ate a foot long shit sandwich.Wow I just rewatched that sequence when Tatum got ejected. That was an egregious missed call. Tatum was completely right to tell the refs to fuck right the hell off.
None of the C's messed around and got a triple double. But nevertheless, today...
The funny thing is he is one of the best refs in the league probably, or at least one who best understands game flow and can take a side-eyed glance from a player* without throwing a hissy fit.They've literally had a high profile ref still in the league for 15+ years after he was likely was involved in fixing games still reffing the biggest games every year. If it hasn't cost the league anything yet why any time soon?
That's funny, when my buddy sent me those pics, his text said "today was a good day."None of the C's messed around and got a triple double. But nevertheless, today...
I could go for some Fatburger.None of the C's messed around and got a triple double. But nevertheless, today...
I love it that I now live in a world where Ice Cube is considered an elder statesperson of hoops and entertainment as well as a family movie star.I could go for some Fatburger.
I wonder what he was in town for?That's funny, when my buddy sent me those pics, his text said "today was a good day."
I’m not generally one to boo, but I think I would have if I had been there tonight. Still, the Celtics took the better route.I was in the house. Ime mostly booed in intros but not much of a reaction overall.
I was actually listening to When Will They Shoot earlier this week and thinking about NWA and marveling about the same. Quite a development.I love it that I now live in a world where Ice Cube is considered an elder statesperson of hoops and entertainment as well as a family movie star.
He's receiving the Impact Award from the basketball HOF this weekend:I wonder what he was in town for?
That’s pretty cool. I assumed he was shooting a movie.He's receiving the Impact Award from the basketball HOF this weekend:
Ice Cube's remarkable journey through the world of basketball has had a profoundly transforming effect. As the visionary founder of the BIG3, he created a professional league built on the game’s proven bests--Hall of Famers, World Champions, and All-Stars. The BIG3 has launched and revitalized careers and opened doors for all players and coaches who wish to continue to positively contribute to the game in a format that captures the hearts and imagination of fans nationwide. His unique and innovative approach to the game, which incorporates elements of streetball and professional basketball, also showcases the immense power of sports in uniting communities, as exemplified by the Young3 program focusing on youth in underserved areas.
The Ice Cube Impact Award will be presented to Ice Cube at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 15, 2024) in Springfield, Massachusetts.
https://www.hoophall.com/news/naismith-basketball-hall-of-fame-and-ice-cube-announce-inaugural-ice-cube-impact-award
What was the context for this, was it on the broadcast?
In arena feed you can get on the NBA season pass. Not sure if it was on the regular broadcast.What was the context for this, was it on the broadcast?
Brilliant.In arena feed you can get on the NBA season pass. Not sure if it was on the regular broadcast.
Don-a-hee..Don-a-hee. Never let them forget.Surprised crowds never chant "Refs Bet On Games" or something similar.
Clap at them too.Don-a-hee..Don-a-hee. Never let them forget.
Over and over. Benefit of not profanity, so kids can join the fun. And announcers couldnt ignore it.