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Had to call in to NBA Radio today after I heard Justin Terrmine rip Greg Popovich for the way he treats people. So I got on the air and ripped into Pop myself, but I also asked them to speak a little about Jaden and where they see his game going in the future. As Justin started to answer I was cut off from the call, and I wasn't near my radio. If anyone heard the exchange, maybe you could tell me what the guys said.

Watching this Celts-Nuggets game closely to see how the refs perform here at the end.

Happy the Nuggets won. The flopping Celtics couldn't work this one in their favor.

The Celtics got big games from White and Porzingis and still couldn’t get the W. Tatum and Brown fall in love with taking difficult shots and if Brown isn’t making shots he’s pretty much useless out there.
I’m a big Denver fan becuz of Jokic but in a 7 game series I think Boston has more horses.

It's really easy and enjoyable to watch Wolves games because of the rooting interest that I have. But I have to tell you, with the constant complaining and lobbying that goes on, I have a hard time watching most other games. If I could be commissioner for a day, I would ban all player initiated conversation with the officials. That would include dialogue, throwing your hands in the air, and any other demonstrative behavior directed at the officials. Just get rid of it all. The game would be so much more enjoyable to watch. I'd allow coaches to talk to the officials, but only during breaks in live play.

Coolbreeze44 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:24 pm It's really easy and enjoyable to watch Wolves games because of the rooting interest that I have. But I have to tell you, with the constant complaining and lobbying that goes on, I have a hard time watching most other games. If I could be commissioner for a day, I would ban all player initiated conversation with the officials. That would include dialogue, throwing your hands in the air, and any other demonstrative behavior directed at the officials. Just get rid of it all. The game would be so much more enjoyable to watch. I'd allow coaches to talk to the officials, but only during breaks in live play.

I have to say I agree, Cool. Baseball is much stricter about complaining about calls, and I think the NBA can learn from that. I have little problem with a quiet conversation with a ref during a free throw, but the histrionic reactions are tiresome. The change in KAT's demeanor in the past two years shows it's not difficult for someone to change his behavior...and KAT is much easier to cheer for since he stopped the incessant whining. Ant is our biggest offender and would really have to change to avoid getting tossed, but I would like to see it...might even make him a better player. Come on Silver...get this done.

I went to bed at halftime of the Lakers game, figuring they had it in the bag against the Nets who have been struggling tremendously lately. I woke up this morning to see the Nets blew out the Lakers in the 2nd half. I had to go back and watch the 2nd half!

The Lakers have a lot of problems besides Russell, but we are soooo lucky to not have him on our roster any more!

Burks had 33 today for Detroit Basketball

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