mojorizen7
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I'd pawn that ugly ass thing so fast.
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Sad that so many think that wins and losses are predicated by acting. Try tougher defense, better rebounding, smart ball control. All of that means more but no one really talks about that. Is it because whining about flops validates a veiled reason?
I did read the thread. Heck, I started it. I understand that they are making a point that all charges did not result from flops, but the number of charges drawn is probably the best statistical indicator of flops. The rest is just anidotal. I was pointing out that there is no drawing of charges on offense. Additionally, the fact that Ginobili only drew 27 charges all season--fewer than Nash, Bell, or Hill--is an indication that the charge that he and the Spurs somehow are the worse flopping team in the league is groundless. It is more telling that the statistic that O'Neal and Amare are 1st and 5th in the league in charging violations per game is indicative of 2 players that don't know how to play the game without putting themselves in that position. It may be that their game benifits more from the aggressive moves to the rim than the cost of an occassional charging call hinders it which I believe is the case, but, if so then don't complain about the consequences.
Parker falls quite often because he has to contort his body to get the ball up past guys a foot taller than him. There is some contact at times, but it is typically incidental. Manu gets fouled going to the hole far more than he gets the call for. His herky jerky motion is so difficult to defend that he is fouled by opponents who aren't accustomed to it. He is one of the few players I have ever seen who as they take the 2 steps to the shot actually change direction. He happens to have amazing body control and is able to recover and get off a quality shot.
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Parker falls quite often because he has to contort his body to get the ball up past guys a foot taller than him. There is some contact at times, but it is typically incidental. Manu gets fouled going to the hole far more than he gets the call for. His herky jerky motion is so difficult to defend that he is fouled by opponents who aren't accustomed to it. He is one of the few players I have ever seen who as they take the 2 steps to the shot actually change direction. He happens to have amazing body control and is able to recover and get off a quality shot.
that's not a bannable offense? (read the ring)
I hate idiot logic and bs justification such as, pretending you've been hit to get the foul is not cheating, as long as you get the refs to make the improper call.
(use Bud Light commercial voice)So Yay to you for ruining the integrity of a great game, Mr. "I trick the refs by falling down for no reason, Spurs basketball cheater." or in other words, "I suck so watch me make an ass outta my ass, and fall down."
It cheapens the game in so many ways:
Players cant rely on refs to make the right call.
Players know a wrong call was made so they react by telling the ref they're wrong.
Refs don't like complaining so they call technicals, further widening them from the players.
Players get unjust fouls which cause them to play less minutes and/or play more conservatively.
Fans don't get to see what they paid for when players have bs foul trouble.
It rewards acting which is not basketball.
the champions of any sport set the example in how they conduct themselves. Faking high energy contacts(flopping) to gain an advantage for your team is part of the championship formula that all teams use, thanks to the champs. In sports that are closely contested, any player would tell you that EVERY competitive advantage is used to win. If the spurs stopped faking high energy contact and just let the calls be called, they'd have my respect at another level. For now though it appears that they must fall down and flail around to get the desired competitive advantage, get the opponent into foul trouble etc. I always respected the pistons and the shaq lakers for their tenacity. the spurs get that same respect for their efficiency and team play, but with that added caveat of being a flopping team. Apparently they believe that they cant win without it.
Nice to see Bowen doing his usual bs at :12 and :20 seconds. What an *****, he has no chance at the ball but pushes Giricek down and ends up on top.
I'd pawn that ugly ass thing so fast.