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Sep 28, 2012 12:39 PM
[h=3]NBA Close To Establishing Policy On Flopping[/h] Sep 27, 2012 6:58 PM EDT
The NBA is close to finalizing a flopping policy.
Flopping has long been a criticized aspect of the game, especially over the past decade.
Flops will not have an in-game penalty, but will be reviewed after the fact with a possible fine.

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About time they've done something about this, be interesting to see how it plays out.
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Sep 28, 2012 12:39pm
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Sep 28, 2012 12:48 PM
About damn time. I like how they will review after the fact instead of during the game.
Sep 28, 2012 12:48pm
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Sep 28, 2012 1:39 PM
Why no IN-GAME penalty? It's a technical in HS ball. Rarely called, but mostly because it's not a point of emphasis. If they make it a point of emphasis in the NBA, and harp on officials to call it, I bet you'd see more techs.
Sep 28, 2012 1:39pm
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Sep 28, 2012 1:42 PM
Yeah I'm not sure either ETB. Something that needs to be cleaned up, regardless of how they do. Glad they're not ignoring the issue anymore.

Also big blow to Wiz fans, John Wall out 8 weeks with an injury to his patella.
Sep 28, 2012 1:42pm
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Sep 28, 2012 1:54 PM
ernest_t_bass;1282451 wrote:Why no IN-GAME penalty? It's a technical in HS ball. Rarely called, but mostly because it's not a point of emphasis. If they make it a point of emphasis in the NBA, and harp on officials to call it, I bet you'd see more techs.

The NBA doesn't want its stars sitting on the bench.
Sep 28, 2012 1:54pm
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Sep 28, 2012 3:07 PM
Dwight Howard's doctor said today that he expects him to be ready for the season opener and "better than ever". Howard will be a MONSTER in LA.
Sep 28, 2012 3:07pm
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Sep 28, 2012 3:26 PM
I dont think you can enforce flopping with any consistency IN GAME. Reviews, sure, though still tough. In game is virtually impossible. So I like this approach. Although, it all depends on how much the fine is.
Sep 28, 2012 3:26pm
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Sep 28, 2012 3:44 PM
Great news on the flopping.
Sep 28, 2012 3:44pm
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Sep 28, 2012 3:48 PM
Good move by the NBA.
Sep 28, 2012 3:48pm
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Sep 28, 2012 7:00 PM
ESPN was bashing this, actually. Said the players shouldn't be fined, but instead it should either be a charge or shouldn't.
Anyone think the finals won't be Heat vs Lakers or Thunder?
Sep 28, 2012 7:00pm
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Sep 28, 2012 7:43 PM
It'll be Heat vs. Lakers. Book it.
Sep 28, 2012 7:43pm
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Sep 28, 2012 7:59 PM
sleeper;1282657 wrote:It'll be Heat vs. Lakers. Book it.
Agreed. OKC will put up a fight against the Lakers, but LA was in a good position to win that series last year and let it slip away (not to discredit the Thunder). The addition of Steve Nash will help that offense late in games. Howard will protect the basketball against Durant, Westbrook and Harden.
Sep 28, 2012 7:59pm
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Sep 28, 2012 8:41 PM
I still don't see the Lakers beating OKC, they don't match up well with them. Westbrook will cook Nash and the Lakers still can't defend on the perimeter.
Sep 28, 2012 8:41pm
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Sep 28, 2012 8:46 PM
With Howard in the middle, it won't be as crucial. I'm not a huge Nash fan, but even at his age, I think his impact on the Lakers will be more than people expect. Maybe greater than Howard's. OKC is going to struggle defending LA.
Sep 28, 2012 8:46pm
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Sep 28, 2012 8:48 PM
wildcats20;1282466 wrote:The NBA doesn't want its stars sitting on the bench.
This. They'll just fine the shit out of superstars making $10-20M/yr. who will never notice the money is even missing instead of actually calling a foul on them.
Sep 28, 2012 8:48pm
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Sep 28, 2012 9:29 PM
Azubuike24;1282668 wrote:With Howard in the middle, it won't be as crucial. I'm not a huge Nash fan, but even at his age, I think his impact on the Lakers will be more than people expect. Maybe greater than Howard's. OKC is going to struggle defending LA.
I think OKC poses more matchup problems for LA than LA does for OKC. That would be a series where Perkins could actually play and be effective in.
Sep 28, 2012 9:29pm
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Sep 29, 2012 1:24 AM
Nash is still the best shooter in the game. He will def help the lakers.
Sep 29, 2012 1:24am
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Sep 29, 2012 9:49 AM
Can't wait to be completely let down and disappointed by the Knicks!!!
Sep 29, 2012 9:49am
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Sep 29, 2012 2:56 PM
Can we get some predictions in before the start of training camp?

Rookie of the Year
Defensive Player of the Year
MVP
Most surprising team
Most disappointing team
All-NBA First Team
Eastern Conference Champion
Western Conference Champion
NBA Champion
Sep 29, 2012 2:56pm
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Sep 29, 2012 3:11 PM
Trueblue23;1283042 wrote:Can we get some predictions in before the start of training camp?

Rookie of the Year
Defensive Player of the Year
MVP
Most surprising team
Most disappointing team
All-NBA First Team
Eastern Conference Champion
Western Conference Champion
NBA Champion
ROY- Anthony Davis (big surprise seeing as he was on the Olympic team)
DPOY- Dwight Howard (Going to be a stud in LA, and will be relied upon less for scoring and more for D)
MVP- Lebron James (SURPRISE)
Most Surprising team- Cleveland Cavs (Have the potential to be amazing considering that they have great young talent and a phenomenal past 2 years in the draft)
Most Disappointing- NY Knicks and Brooklyn Nets
Eastern Conference Champs- Heat
Western Conference Champs- Lakers
All NBA 1st Team-
G- Chris Paul
G- Dwayne Wade
F- Lebron James
F- Blake Griffin
C- Dwight Howard (Yes only three teams represented in the 1st-team)

Basketball is possibly the most predictable professional sport
Sep 29, 2012 3:11pm
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Sep 29, 2012 3:12 PM
Oh and NBA champ will the the Lakers this year.
Sep 29, 2012 3:12pm
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Sep 29, 2012 3:13 PM
BearBoy69;1283061 wrote:ROY- Anthony Davis (big surprise seeing as he was on the Olympic team)
DPOY- Dwight Howard (Going to be a stud in LA, and will be relied upon less for scoring and more for D)
MVP- Lebron James (SURPRISE)
Most Surprising team- Cleveland Cavs (Have the potential to be amazing considering that they have great young talent and a phenomenal past 2 years in the draft)
Most Disappointing- NY Knicks and Brooklyn Nets
Eastern Conference Champs- Heat
Western Conference Champs- Lakers
All NBA 1st Team-
G- Chris Paul
G- Dwayne Wade
F- Lebron James
F- Blake Griffin
C- Dwight Howard (Yes only three teams represented in the 1st-team)

Basketball is possibly the most predictable professional sport
LOL @ Blake Griffin over Kevin Durant on the First Team.
Sep 29, 2012 3:13pm
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Sep 29, 2012 3:31 PM
Well Blake is better all-around as a player. KD puts up HUGE points but Blake Griffin does is at both ends
Sep 29, 2012 3:31pm
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Sep 29, 2012 3:36 PM
BearBoy69;1283074 wrote:Well Blake is better all-around as a player. KD puts up HUGE points but Blake Griffin does is at both ends

LOL.

I haven't laughed this hard in a long time.
Sep 29, 2012 3:36pm
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Sep 29, 2012 3:37 PM
BearBoy69;1283074 wrote:Well Blake is better all-around as a player. KD puts up HUGE points but Blake Griffin does is at both ends
Thanks for this. LMFAO, this couldn't be further from the truth. lolfail.
Sep 29, 2012 3:37pm