Commander of Awesome
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Sep 28, 2012 12:39pm
[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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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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Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Sep 28, 2012 12:48pm
About damn time. I like how they will review after the fact instead of during the game.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Sep 28, 2012 1:39pm
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.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Sep 28, 2012 1:42pm
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.
Also big blow to Wiz fans, John Wall out 8 weeks with an injury to his patella.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Sep 28, 2012 1:54pm
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.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Sep 28, 2012 3:07pm
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.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Sep 28, 2012 3:26pm
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.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Sep 28, 2012 3:44pm
Great news on the flopping.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Sep 28, 2012 3:48pm
Good move by the NBA.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Sep 28, 2012 7:00pm
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?
Anyone think the finals won't be Heat vs Lakers or Thunder?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Sep 28, 2012 7:43pm
It'll be Heat vs. Lakers. Book it.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Sep 28, 2012 7:59pm
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.sleeper;1282657 wrote:It'll be Heat vs. Lakers. Book it.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Sep 28, 2012 8:41pm
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.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Sep 28, 2012 8:46pm
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.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Sep 28, 2012 8:48pm
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.wildcats20;1282466 wrote:The NBA doesn't want its stars sitting on the bench.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Sep 28, 2012 9:29pm
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.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.
Commander of Awesome
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Sep 29, 2012 1:24am
Nash is still the best shooter in the game. He will def help the lakers.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Sep 29, 2012 9:49am
Can't wait to be completely let down and disappointed by the Knicks!!!
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Sep 29, 2012 2:56pm
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
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
BearBoy69
Posts: 291
Sep 29, 2012 3:11pm
ROY- Anthony Davis (big surprise seeing as he was on the Olympic team)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
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
BearBoy69
Posts: 291
Sep 29, 2012 3:12pm
Oh and NBA champ will the the Lakers this year.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Sep 29, 2012 3:13pm
LOL @ Blake Griffin over Kevin Durant on the First Team.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
BearBoy69
Posts: 291
Sep 29, 2012 3:31pm
Well Blake is better all-around as a player. KD puts up HUGE points but Blake Griffin does is at both ends
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Sep 29, 2012 3:36pm
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.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Sep 29, 2012 3:37pm
Thanks for this. LMFAO, this couldn't be further from the truth. lolfail.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