Laughable. I think the NBA is the worst pro sports league with the most primmodonnas but they are really going to call technicals for these testosterone filled dues REACTING to calls? Things like:
• Players making aggressive gestures, such as air punches, anywhere on the court.
• Demonstrative disagreement, such as when a player incredulously raises his hands, or smacks his own arm to demonstrate how he was fouled.
• Running directly at an official to complain about a call.
• Excessive inquiries about a call, even in a civilized tone.
It’s always bothered me to watch free throws and watching the accused plead his case to the ref WHILE the shots are already being taken. It looks dumb when players do that, but a technical foul??
The guidelines are ridiculous on this new rule. Bang his own arm to demonstrate how he was fouled is now illegal? What’s next? Piss tests on the court during a game?
The zebras make stupid calls every game all game long. NOw we look forward to many many more unnecessary whistles. :rolleyes:
Making a formal rule about when complaining is too much is kind of silly. Any ref can call a technical for complaining pretty much any time the ref wants whether the act is specifically listed or not, and any competent ref (oh, wait, this is the NBA we’re talking about), could also give warnings to let players know where the line is, without having to give out too many techs.
But if the league wants to move the line about what’s acceptable, it does make sense to let the players know about it, and publicize it this way.
Of course the cynical NBA observer in me chalks this up to the league’s semi-official refereeing motto: “You don’t need to improve refereeing if you can stop public complaining about it!”