Yes that was a hilariously bad call. But it certainly was not the worst call in NBA history. There have been many more just like it over the years. Julius already pointed out the time DWade tripped himself and the Blazers got called for a foul that was equally as bad as this one. I recall an equally bad call against the Kings, in favor of the Lakers, in the 2002 WCF, that was much worse, both because it was only one of several horrible calls in favor of the Lakers in the waning minutes of the game, but because the call cemented the Lakers WCF victory over the superior Kings. Are we to the point now where if something goes against the darling Warriors its a national tragedy?
I have seen it before. Dwyane Wade against Portland in Miami. Same thing. Tripped over himself and fell down. Foul on Portland. Same shit, different day.
Worst call/game ever - Game 6, WCF, 2002, Kings - Lakers. Kobe purposefully clotheslines Doug Christie, bloodies his nose. No call.
Of all the sports the nba would be the easiest to have rigged, I still believe that refs are encouraged to make playoff series go an extra game here and there.
especially given that I think the fans wanted him to call heads. Their coin flip in 72 was pretty crappy too, iirc.
Refs need to be held accountable. If they get held responsible for the terrible calls they make, face supensions, fines, reprimands then maybe they will be more likely to ref better games...
The most frustrating call I've seen was like 2 years ago against Houston. You know how Harden swoops his arm up and gets foul calls? Well, Lillard is pressuring him near half court, when Harden loses the ball - it's rolling away slowly: 5 feet away, 6 feet away, 7 feet away. So, Harden, who is now not anywhere near the ball, swoops his arm up hitting Lillard. Lillard is called for a foul. Freaking Harden.
There was definitely some bad reffing in that game, but here is one of the worst ever flops and it comes courtesy of one of our local college players now in the pros.
