NBA 2012-13

• Commander of Awesome

  

  [h=3]NBA Close To Establishing Policy On Flopping[/h] Sep 27, 2012 6:58 PM EDT

  

  The NBA is close to finalizing a flopping policy.
  Flopping has long been a criticized aspect of the game, especially over the past decade.
  Flops will not have an in-game penalty, but will be reviewed after the fact with a possible fine.
  
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  About time they've done something about this, be interesting to see how it plays out.
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• Automatik

  

  About damn time. I like how they will review after the fact instead of during the game.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  Why no IN-GAME penalty? It's a technical in HS ball. Rarely called, but mostly because it's not a point of emphasis. If they make it a point of emphasis in the NBA, and harp on officials to call it, I bet you'd see more techs.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  Yeah I'm not sure either ETB. Something that needs to be cleaned up, regardless of how they do. Glad they're not ignoring the issue anymore.
  
  Also big blow to Wiz fans, John Wall out 8 weeks with an injury to his patella.
• wildcats20

  

  ernest_t_bass;1282451 wrote:Why no IN-GAME penalty? It's a technical in HS ball. Rarely called, but mostly because it's not a point of emphasis. If they make it a point of emphasis in the NBA, and harp on officials to call it, I bet you'd see more techs.

  
  The NBA doesn't want its stars sitting on the bench.
• Trueblue23

  

  Dwight Howard's doctor said today that he expects him to be ready for the season opener and "better than ever". Howard will be a MONSTER in LA.
• Laley23

  

  I dont think you can enforce flopping with any consistency IN GAME. Reviews, sure, though still tough. In game is virtually impossible. So I like this approach. Although, it all depends on how much the fine is.
• Ironman92

  

  Great news on the flopping.
• sleeper

  

  Good move by the NBA.
• friendfromlowry

  ESPN was bashing this, actually. Said the players shouldn't be fined, but instead it should either be a charge or shouldn't.
  Anyone think the finals won't be Heat vs Lakers or Thunder?
• sleeper

  

  It'll be Heat vs. Lakers. Book it.
• Trueblue23

  

  sleeper;1282657 wrote:It'll be Heat vs. Lakers. Book it.

  Agreed. OKC will put up a fight against the Lakers, but LA was in a good position to win that series last year and let it slip away (not to discredit the Thunder). The addition of Steve Nash will help that offense late in games. Howard will protect the basketball against Durant, Westbrook and Harden.
• robj55

  

  I still don't see the Lakers beating OKC, they don't match up well with them. Westbrook will cook Nash and the Lakers still can't defend on the perimeter.
• Azubuike24

  

  With Howard in the middle, it won't be as crucial. I'm not a huge Nash fan, but even at his age, I think his impact on the Lakers will be more than people expect. Maybe greater than Howard's. OKC is going to struggle defending LA.
• ts1227

  

  wildcats20;1282466 wrote:The NBA doesn't want its stars sitting on the bench.

  This. They'll just fine the shit out of superstars making $10-20M/yr. who will never notice the money is even missing instead of actually calling a foul on them.
• robj55

  

  Azubuike24;1282668 wrote:With Howard in the middle, it won't be as crucial. I'm not a huge Nash fan, but even at his age, I think his impact on the Lakers will be more than people expect. Maybe greater than Howard's. OKC is going to struggle defending LA.

  I think OKC poses more matchup problems for LA than LA does for OKC. That would be a series where Perkins could actually play and be effective in.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  Nash is still the best shooter in the game. He will def help the lakers.
• killer_ewok

  

  Can't wait to be completely let down and disappointed by the Knicks!!!
• Trueblue23

  

  Can we get some predictions in before the start of training camp?
  
  Rookie of the Year
  Defensive Player of the Year
  MVP
  Most surprising team
  Most disappointing team
  All-NBA First Team
  Eastern Conference Champion
  Western Conference Champion
  NBA Champion
• BearBoy69

  

  Trueblue23;1283042 wrote:Can we get some predictions in before the start of training camp?
  
  Rookie of the Year
  Defensive Player of the Year
  MVP
  Most surprising team
  Most disappointing team
  All-NBA First Team
  Eastern Conference Champion
  Western Conference Champion
  NBA Champion

  ROY- Anthony Davis (big surprise seeing as he was on the Olympic team)
  DPOY- Dwight Howard (Going to be a stud in LA, and will be relied upon less for scoring and more for D)
  MVP- Lebron James (SURPRISE)
  Most Surprising team- Cleveland Cavs (Have the potential to be amazing considering that they have great young talent and a phenomenal past 2 years in the draft)
  Most Disappointing- NY Knicks and Brooklyn Nets
  Eastern Conference Champs- Heat
  Western Conference Champs- Lakers
  All NBA 1st Team-
  G- Chris Paul
  G- Dwayne Wade
  F- Lebron James
  F- Blake Griffin
  C- Dwight Howard (Yes only three teams represented in the 1st-team)
  
  Basketball is possibly the most predictable professional sport
• BearBoy69

  

  Oh and NBA champ will the the Lakers this year.
• Trueblue23

  

  BearBoy69;1283061 wrote:ROY- Anthony Davis (big surprise seeing as he was on the Olympic team)
  DPOY- Dwight Howard (Going to be a stud in LA, and will be relied upon less for scoring and more for D)
  MVP- Lebron James (SURPRISE)
  Most Surprising team- Cleveland Cavs (Have the potential to be amazing considering that they have great young talent and a phenomenal past 2 years in the draft)
  Most Disappointing- NY Knicks and Brooklyn Nets
  Eastern Conference Champs- Heat
  Western Conference Champs- Lakers
  All NBA 1st Team-
  G- Chris Paul
  G- Dwayne Wade
  F- Lebron James
  F- Blake Griffin
  C- Dwight Howard (Yes only three teams represented in the 1st-team)
  
  Basketball is possibly the most predictable professional sport

  LOL @ Blake Griffin over Kevin Durant on the First Team.
• BearBoy69

  

  Well Blake is better all-around as a player. KD puts up HUGE points but Blake Griffin does is at both ends
• wildcats20

  

  BearBoy69;1283074 wrote:Well Blake is better all-around as a player. KD puts up HUGE points but Blake Griffin does is at both ends

  
  LOL.
  
  I haven't laughed this hard in a long time.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  BearBoy69;1283074 wrote:Well Blake is better all-around as a player. KD puts up HUGE points but Blake Griffin does is at both ends

  Thanks for this. LMFAO, this couldn't be further from the truth. lolfail.