Steve Javie pops-in broadcast to remind viewers referees’ perfect streak of correct calls continues

by admin September 26, 2020

Steve Javie pops-in broadcast to remind viewers referees’ perfect streak of correct calls continues

Fans were outraged again when former NBA referee, Steve Javie, interrupted the final moments of the Grizzlies/76ers game to remind the audience that the perfect streak of correct calls from referees continues. As usual, the ESPN crew summoned Javie to speak after a controversial call. “Ok, take a look at Memphis guard, Dillon Brooks,” Javie commented over the slow-motion replay. “After beginning to heave a three-pointer, he realizes he doesn’t know how ...

by admin September 19, 2020

Celtics , NBA News , Officiating

A determined Marcus Smart studies film of wavy arm inflatable guys before big game

Marcus Smart is not leaving anything to chance before the Celtics big game versus the Miami Heat tonight. Per his request, team video coordinators have compiled ten hours of those big wavy arm inflatable guys to better prepare the shooting guard for battle. “I’m a tough guy. Someone who’s willing to fall down on any given play. You wrote down that I’m tough, right?” Smart asked the media. “Coach Stevens wants ...

by admin July 5, 2020

LeBron James , NBA News , Officiating

NBA to require short speech on race relations between free throws

In the season restart in Orlando, the NBA has announced all players will be required to deliver a short speech on race relations between all free throws. The decision was made by LeBron James via tweet and the league office agreed to his demands with a press release twenty-two seconds later. According to the press release, after a player attempts the first three throw an audio/video crew will scramble onto the court ...

by admin June 28, 2020

NBA News , Officiating

NBA referees remind public that momentary blindness is a COVID symptom

The NBA referees’ Twitter account has released a series of statements reminding sports fans that momentary blindness is “probably a COVID symptom.” “For example, don’t be surprised if we call a goaltend as the ball is still in the shooter’s hands,” one tweet informs. “When we do stuff like that, please do not mock or ridicule the ref. Because it probably means an official has contracted the deadly virus and has ...

by admin April 25, 2020

Officiating

NBA Asks Referees to Make ‘Following the Rules’ a Point of Emphasis This Season

The NBA league office has asked its officiating staff to take special note of an important aspect of their jobs for all upcoming games. Namely, follow the rules. In a statement released earlier this week, the NBA said the following: As the NBA moves forward with more exciting basketball, we have asked our officials to read the rule book and try to do better at following all the stuff in there. A source ...

by admin March 5, 2020

Officiating , Rockets

James Harden Walking Out of Store With New Ball Deemed to Actually be Legal Dribble

Controversial footage of James Harden casually walking out a Dick’s Sporting Goods holding a new basketball has caused quite a stir among basketball fans. In the clip, Harden looks to clearly take 41 steps on his way to his vehicle. But, upon closer look, experts say the Rocket’s star may have actually pulled off a legal dribble. “Ok, here’s the footage that everyone’s arguing about. What do you think?” Coach Nick of BBall Breakdown asked former ...

by admin January 18, 2020

NBA News , Officiating , Raptors , Thunder , Wizards

NBA Reminds Players: “Absolutely NO Going Into the Stands Unless Someone Says Something That Hurts Your Feelings”

A strongly worded letter has gone out to all 30 teams reminding each coaching staff that there will be absolutely zero tolerance for players entering the stands unless some fan says something that hurts their feelings. Following games where both Isaiah Thomas and Kyle Lowry went into the stands to confront fans, Commissioner Adam Silver appeared on The Jump to speak on the matter. “You know, sometimes I can be a rude cuss but when I say ‘zero tolerance’, I mean ...

by admin January 9, 2020

NBA News , Officiating

Adam Silver Dreams of a Day Where NBA Players Flop on Every Possession

Perhaps the only thing more graceful than a world-class NBA athlete rising up and swishing a 25-foot three-pointer is watching that same shooter jerk his head back, flailing his arms and screaming the F-word at the officials. NBA fans can appreciate that Adam Silver knows this better than anyone and he is working hard to give fans what they want. When the Commissioner was asked about the huge increase of call-seeking behavior from shooters, Silver took a victory lap. “Oh yes, it’s ...