NBA trying to shut JVG up

kunene · Apr 29, 2014

"I understand their job is hard. I understand officiating is hard, but guess what? So is guarding LaMarcus Aldridge. So is coaching. Of course it's hard, that's why those guys are making a lot of money. I'm not big on the idea that anytime you disagree on something, don't say anything about it," said Van Gundy, working now with ESPN as an NBA television analyst.
"I think they've been programmed to say that no one is supposed to talk about it. That you're supposed to say the officiating doesn't matter when we all know it absolutely does."
For this comment, Van Gundy's bosses at ESPN may get a call.
The NBA league office works behind the scenes to manipulate the public discussion on officiating, especially by on-air analysts, according to Van Gundy and others in the broadcast industry.
"They've tried to hurt me with my bosses," Van Gundy said. "They've called my bosses and said, 'Nobody wants to hear that guy whine about officiating.' They're pretty sensitive about that sort of stuff. I'm not quite sure why. I think by critiquing them you're talking of their importance to the game.
"I'm not sure why they'd be upset with that."
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http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/john_canzano/index.ssf/2014/04/canzano_joey_crawford_is_trend.html

oregonlive.com quoted him. I don't think they realize he's talking about the calls against the Rockets. Hence, "I understand officiating is hard, but guess what? So is guarding LaMarcus Aldridge."

impressivegol · Apr 29, 2014

That's not good for the team that signs him next to be coach (still hoping it's us)

TheMystery008 · Apr 29, 2014

Already posted in the dish.

kunene · Apr 29, 2014

TheMystery008 said: ↑

Already posted in the dish.
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Apologies. Please delete. I'll know where to check and post these things next time!

jocar · Apr 29, 2014

JVG, Elliot Ness of the NBA.
He can't be touched, make him commissioner.

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