I know this is offtopic, but I found this to be interesting about Joey Crawford. Didn't this guy have a good reputation as an NBA ref? Also was he the one who made that controversial technical call @ Washington? http://www.nba.com/news/crawford_070417.html <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> NBA Referee Joey Crawford Suspended Posted Apr 17 2007 1:27PM Print E-mail RSS Feeds E-News Sign Up Share on Facebook NEW YORK, April 17, 2007 ? NBA referee Joey Crawford has been indefinitely suspended for improper conduct toward Tim Duncan during the San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks game on April 15, it was announced today by NBA Commissioner David Stern. The conduct included Crawford's assessment of a second technical foul and ejection of Duncan following laughter by the player while he was seated on the bench, and inappropriate comments made to Duncan during the game. Crawford's suspension will cover at least the remainder of the 2006-07 season, including the NBA Playoffs and Finals. "Joey Crawford's handling of this situation failed to meet the standards of professionalism and game management we expect of NBA referees," said Stern. "Especially in light of similar prior acts by this official, a significant suspension is warranted. Although Joey is consistently rated as one of our top referees, he must be held accountable for his actions on the floor, and we will have further discussions with him following the season to be sure he understands his responsibilities." The incidents occurred with 1:04 remaining in the third period of the Mavericks 91-86 win over the Spurs on Sunday, April 8 at American Airlines Center. </div>
<div class="quote_poster">AnimeFANatic Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You gotta admit though... Tim Duncan is pretty damn annoying.</div> Lol, that's the first time I've heard someone ever say that about Duncan. How do you find him annoying?
<div class="quote_poster">AnimeFANatic Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">He got what he deserved. You gotta admit though... Tim Duncan is pretty damn annoying.</div> Why is he annoying, what you don't laugh, it that why, cause he was laughing.
<div class="quote_poster">Legacy Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Lol, that's the first time I've heard someone ever say that about Duncan. How do you find him annoying?</div> He thinks he gets fouled on every play and when he gets called for a foul he thinks he didn't do it. Bugs me every time he does the "what??" face when he doesn't get a call or gets called for fouling.
<div class="quote_poster">AnimeFANatic Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">He thinks he gets fouled on every play and when he gets called for a foul he thinks he didn't do it. Bugs me every time he does the "what??" face when he doesn't get a call or gets called for fouling.</div> LOL, maybe that's how you become when you're teammates with Manu Ginoboli? I kind of agree. I used to like the Spurs, but now they whine a lot, which is too much for my taste.
<div class="quote_poster">Clif25 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">LOL, maybe that's how you become when you're teammates with Manu Ginoboli? I kind of agree. I used to like the Spurs, but now they whine a lot, which is too much for my taste.</div> I hate Bowen's what face also. Both hands palms up, eyes WIDE open, and jaw dropped. They just need to play the game and stop whining.
<div class="quote_poster">AnimeFANatic Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I hate Bowen's what face also. Both hands palms up, eyes WIDE open, and jaw dropped. They just need to play the game and stop whining.</div> Everyone has a whining face. Off the top of my head; Vince Carter, Kobe Bryant (more like a frustrated arm swing towards the referee if he doesn't get a call), Wade, Iverson...okay that's all I can think of. I'm sure there are quite a few animated characters in the league.
<div class="quote_poster">Karma Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Everyone has a whining face. Off the top of my head; Vince Carter, Kobe Bryant (more like a frustrated arm swing towards the referee if he doesn't get a call), Wade, Iverson...okay that's all I can think of. I'm sure there are quite a few animated characters in the league.</div> You're right... I guess it's cause I don't like Bowen that it makes it so annoying.
