Gangsta D:
Obviously something needs to be done about the incessant flopping. But fines? Is that kosher? How about two shots and the ball? That seems more reasonable. Fining just seems kind of silly, cause it's done after the game. I don't know that that will really curtail flopping, when it's a subjective punishment to be administered at a later date.
I think it's better than nothing. It's gotten way out of control. At least the league is acknowledging that it's a problem. In the last Spurs-Lakers game, you could see players on both sides flopping for no reason.
Could you imagine if this had been in place in the 90s? Vlade Divac and most of the Jazz squads would be broke :-)
Gangsta D:
Maybe. It'll be interesting to see what's considered excessive or not. Plus, what kind of fines players will receive. But will refs still call the flops? Just because a guy may get fined after the game, doesn't mean he won't still flop, and if the ref calls an offensive foul that turns the momentum of the game it's money well spent. I still say two shots and the ball is a better punishment, but we shall see how it plays out.
Waldini:
One thing's for sure, those European players (Manu, Sasha, Dirk, etc) are in trouble.
Gangsta D:
Sasha doesn't flop. He just has bad coordination sometimes:)
Da Realist:
No fines. Just tell the refs to let them play ball. It's not that hard. When you see Tim Duncan falling to the ground after barely being touched, assume it was a flop. When you see Derek Fisher flying across the floor, assume it was a flop. Don't make the calls.
Does the NBA not have enough faith in their own refs?
Gangsta D:
Does the NBA not have enough faith in their own refs? Of course not! Have you not been paying attention? lol
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Obviously something needs to be done about the incessant flopping. But fines? Is that kosher? How about two shots and the ball? That seems more reasonable. Fining just seems kind of silly, cause it's done after the game. I don't know that that will really curtail flopping, when it's a subjective punishment to be administered at a later date.
The league office has yet to determine exact fine amounts for offending flops and how fines might escalate for repeat offenders, but in-game arena observers and video reviewers will be instructed to report instances of theatrical flopping for potential punishment as part of postgame reports on officiating and other matters.Waldini:
I think it's better than nothing. It's gotten way out of control. At least the league is acknowledging that it's a problem. In the last Spurs-Lakers game, you could see players on both sides flopping for no reason.
Could you imagine if this had been in place in the 90s? Vlade Divac and most of the Jazz squads would be broke :-)
Gangsta D:
Maybe. It'll be interesting to see what's considered excessive or not. Plus, what kind of fines players will receive. But will refs still call the flops? Just because a guy may get fined after the game, doesn't mean he won't still flop, and if the ref calls an offensive foul that turns the momentum of the game it's money well spent. I still say two shots and the ball is a better punishment, but we shall see how it plays out.
Waldini:
One thing's for sure, those European players (Manu, Sasha, Dirk, etc) are in trouble.
Gangsta D:
Sasha doesn't flop. He just has bad coordination sometimes:)
Da Realist:
No fines. Just tell the refs to let them play ball. It's not that hard. When you see Tim Duncan falling to the ground after barely being touched, assume it was a flop. When you see Derek Fisher flying across the floor, assume it was a flop. Don't make the calls.
Does the NBA not have enough faith in their own refs?
Gangsta D:
Does the NBA not have enough faith in their own refs? Of course not! Have you not been paying attention? lol
