I simply do not understand Modern - Doncic vs Mantle

[ctownboy]

I just watched Doncic play the Pacers and it's no wonder he plays well as many times as the refs let him get away with walking. A LOT of players could be better than they currently are if they got away with what Doncic did tonight.....

David

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by ctownboy

I just watched Doncic play the Pacers and it's no wonder he plays well as many times as the refs let him get away with walking. A LOT of players could be better than they currently are if they got away with what Doncic did tonight.....

David

Yup. He's been given that treatment since entering the league, too.

[Snowman]

The refs do not let Doncic get away with anything, let alone walking. It is well known that they are overly harsh on him. The refs HATE Doncic. He complains way too much. He's one of the biggest complainers in the league. The refs are out to get him. This is a well known fact to anyone who pays attention to the NBA today. It's one of his biggest criticisms and probably the biggest flaw in his game.

The entire league "walks" with the ball nowadays. At least if you're coming at it from prior standards. Just watch Giannis euro step his way to the rim with ONE dribble from half court (literally). They've gotten pretty liberal with the definition of traveling. It's just how the game is played today.

[Gorditadogg]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

Yup. He's been given that treatment since entering the league, too.

I appreciate both of your insights. I had no idea there was a zebra conspiracy to make Luka look good. Are there others too on the referees' player improvement list? Please keep us informed as this develops, it could be big.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

I appreciate both of your insights. I had no idea there was a zebra conspiracy to make Luka look good. Are there others too on the referees' player improvement list? Please keep us informed as this develops, it could be big.

LOL, that is hilarious. All sports have had the free pass players and it is a pretty long list. it just depends if you like that player or if they are on your favorite team if you care or "see" it. For me the best part is the excuses people make for those players not getting special treatment when it is beyond obvious they are.

I have no comment on Luka because I haven't watched basketball in years.

[ctownboy]

To me, the NBA has been rigged for years. Certain players (usually with big shoe contracts) get calls (or not) that other players do (or don't).

Doncic carried the ball once last night and the refs didn't call it. Later, he carried the ball again and was caught. He cried almost as much as LeBron cries. Later, he walked and the refs didn't call it.

Three obvious travelling violations and only one is called and Doncic cried about it.

This is why I don't watch any NBA games other than when the Pacers are playing.

David

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by ctownboy

To me, the NBA has been rigged for years. Certain players (usually with big shoe contracts) get calls (or not) that other players do (or don't).

Doncic carried the ball once last night and the refs didn't call it. Later, he carried the ball again and was caught. He cried almost as much as LeBron cries. Later, he walked and the refs didn't call it.

Three obvious travelling violations and only one is called and Doncic cried about it.

This is why I don't watch any NBA games other than when the Pacers are playing.

David

That's one of the things I strongly dislike about Doncic–he complains constantly despite being given the superstar treatment from the refs. At least LeBron and Steph Curry have earned it by being great for an extended period...

[Exhibitman]

Thats been the case forever. Look at the last last shot Jordan took against Utah--he basically shoved the defender to the ground (watch the hand on the hip) to clear his shot. Anyone not named "Jordan" gets a whistle.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Thats been the case forever. Look at the last last shot Jordan took against Utah--he basically shoved the defender to the ground (watch the hand on the hip) to clear his shot. Anyone not named "Jordan" gets a whistle.

I swear McHale walked every time he got the ball in the low post. Looks like Jordan also takes a shuffle step to the left after he stopped dribbling?

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Thats been the case forever. Look at the last last shot Jordan took against Utah--he basically shoved the defender to the ground (watch the hand on the hip) to clear his shot. Anyone not named "Jordan" gets a whistle.

The palming is ridiculous as well, but never gets called.