I agree that this isnt a necessary change and Im not sure why theyre doing it, but I dont see why people would say Stern is a bad commish because he has done alot for this league and its come along way since he took over..
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (hoopskidd5 @ Jun 14 2006, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree that this isnt a necessary change and Im not sure why theyre doing it, but I dont see why people would say Stern is a bad commish because he has done alot for this league and its come along way since he took over..</div>I agree with you 100%. A lot of people get pissed off at David Stern rather easily, yet they really don't understand all the great things he has done for this league. He saved it from bankruptcy, if I'm not mistaken, and he is one of the biggest reasons the league is still around today.Yes, he's made some bad moves, but nothing to the extent that he is "ruining" the league or the game.
He has also globalized the game, added several NBA franchises, been a part of negotiating a new CBA to avoid a lockout, made the game more entertaining (illegal defense rule)..I like what he has done..People like to complain about him, and Im not sure why, but I think hes done a great job..
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Marvinmartian @ Jun 14 2006, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I like the look of the ball, makes it easier to see it for the casual NBA fan.But if it decreases the shooting% than what's the point?What it's giong to hurt is the good shooting teams. Not the Teams that run a predominant inside and slashing game...but the teams, like the Mavs and Suns, who take alot of shots.It'll suck because you could see the first year that Dirk's number actually decrease instead of increase, especially the FG% and point total...maybe even the rebound numbers go down, and loose ball recoveries go up.</div>I hear ya man... I hate all this stuff David Stern is doing. He's trying to ruin the league at a time when it could be at it's best and gain some more fans that left when Magic and Bird did.And I know he's done a lot but I do get pissed at the little things he does that's changing the league.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ArizonaFan @ Jun 14 2006, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I hear ya man... I hate all this stuff David Stern is doing. He's trying to ruin the league at a time when it could be at it's best and gain some more fans that left when Magic and Bird did.And I know he's done a lot but I do get pissed at the little things he does that's changing the league.</div>What is he doing to "ruin the league"??
And as much as I hated the dress code, that is not ruining the league. It has in fact been beneficial to the league, and was a reasonable and suitable move by Stern.
He keeps throwing in little things like this to change the game to his liking and I think eventually it will ruin the game...especially if that no goltending rule goes through. I'll find it hard to watch anymore NBA games.
Based on what he has done till now, I have no real complaints..I think getting rid of the illegal defense rule was one of the best things thats happened for the game in some time..
I doubt that no goaltending rule goes through, or if there was any truth behind it. If Stern for some reason does implement that rule, then the game will be ruined and the league will lose a lot of fans. Also, there really is no sense in implementing that rule when we look at all the changes that were made to the rules and the game in the past few seasons to bolster the offensive numbers.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigMo763 @ Jun 14 2006, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>And as much as I hated the dress code, that is not ruining the league. It has in fact been beneficial to the league, and was a reasonable and suitable move by Stern.</div>Exactly, it hasnt hurt the league at all, I think it has made it more credible and the fact is he has every right to instill such a rule. I hate it when people knock him for that because it wasnt negative in any way. He wants to portray a positive imagine in his product and wearing appropriate clothing is a part of that..<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigMo763 @ Jun 14 2006, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I doubt that no goaltending rule goes through, or if there was any truth behind it. If Stern for some reason does implement that rule, then the game will be ruined and the league will lose a lot of fans. Also, there really is no sense in implementing that rule when we look at all the changes that were made to the rules and the game in the past few seasons to bolster the offensive numbers.</div>I actually havent heard this rumor about the goaltending rule..Where did it come from??
The dress code wasn't bad. Guys are paid millions of dollars to play, why not just follow a stupid conduct rule?
I think everyone is overreacting a little bit. If the NBA or Spalding hasn't released an official statement, then it is very likely it is just a rumor. And about the dress code- Really, why does everyone think that NBA players can be different. They are employed by the NBA, the NBA has a perfect right to instill a dress code. I mean, every single business has one. Just because the players are punks from the ghetto doesn't mean that they can't be exempted. Personally, I think the move has made the NBA look a lot more professional.
All I'm saying is that the NBA is doing just fine without the little changes Stern is making. And I usually don't agree with these changes. Why would he try to make moves like this one to lower offense when great offense is what gets the NBA high ratings? And about that goaltending thing, my dad told me about it. I think he saw it on the news or something because he doesen't go on any rumor sites or anything. He usually tells me stuff from reliable sources. Stern is just doing this stuff because he can. This doesen't make sense to me.
I feel sorry for guys like Baron davis and jason kidd. There going to be shooting in the low 30's with this ball.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>All I'm saying is that the NBA is doing just fine without the little changes Stern is making. And I usually don't agree with these changes. Why would he try to make moves like this one to lower offense when great offense is what gets the NBA high ratings? And about that goaltending thing, my dad told me about it. I think he saw it on the news or something because he doesen't go on any rumor sites or anything. He usually tells me stuff from reliable sources. Stern is just doing this stuff because he can. This doesen't make sense to me.</div>Dude, has this even been confirmed? I mean, you're jumping to conclusions.
All I said about that rule was that they were discussing it, not that they were definetly going to do it.
It may decrease shooting percentages slightly at first, but I don't see it being that much of a noticeable difference. They'll be using this type of ball every day of camp, the preseason, and the season. I'd imagine they'd get used to the feel at some point. If they can't, they need to cowboy the F*ck up, because it shouldn't take long to adjust to a new ball over the span of several months.By the way, if this is true, some pressure (albeit relatively minimal) has been put on the NBA to switch from leather basketballs over the past few years. That may explain the supposed change...
The ball looks like a European ball. Anyways I like that ball better then the old one and they should use the new style.
I think Stern has been good for the league. But there are little things that really do bug me. The way he handles discipline (suspensions/fines) at time troubles me. I also heard that he either tried to eliminate or move back the 3-pt line. Then he does things like get a new ball for some reason?I will also add that I have never heard about the no goaltending rule. That would be idiotic because you could goaltend anything you wanted and the lead leader would have like 8 blocks per game haha. I doubt that rule will ever go through, if it is even true. And not to down him ArizonaFan, but the source was your dad, and nobody else has heard of it. Very doubtful it's true.But I ask - what is the problem with the leather ball anyway?
I don't see why they would use it if it lowers your shooting percentage, sure it looks cool, but does it actually have a use?
