Because officials are human and in the heat of the moment they can send calls YOUR way if it is talked about throughout the game. I hated Phil Jackson for this but his whinning always seemed to make a difference. Seriously, he would whine the day before a game, the stuff would be printed in the local papers and that night he would get the calls. Going to the league office is fine and it should be done. But some public stump speaking from JVG would be nice too.
When Yao Ming can pass like Walton. Walton was truely great. When he would rebound, the ball was gone before his feet hit the ground. It was a short pass to an outlet man, but seriously, the ball was on the way upcourt before Walton's feet touched the ground. I don't see Yao Ming doing that.