I knew it wouldn't take long before someone within the NBA came forth and cried over the new league policy on technical fouls. Commissioner Stern is now under scrunity by the Labor Union. They want him to tone down the enforcement by refs and let the NBA get back to it's old style of play (mugging and murderering people...I'm sorry that's off the court). Honestly, players shouldn't be whining at all since they won't have anything to worry about if they play the game clean. We know certain stars with big egos (Rasheed Wallace) will always put in their 2 cents worth, try to maime opponents and then act they never touched anyone.
Why can't players and NBA insiders be satisfied with the new stance on unnecessary less brute, physical play? Some of the ballers who learned their skills on the streets before they went pro need to make the adjustment. Trying to uppercut someone in the paint or clothesline them as they drive to the basket is indeed a foul, accept it. Guys must follow the rules whether they like it or not. Otherwise, they need to be suspended and fined. Sometimes such a penalty isn't enough to drive the message home. This is when I think it may be appropriate to dock their pay. They need to know they can't be allowed to be play basketball with reckless abandon.
Technical fouls won't be as much an issue if players keep their cool and play tough defense. The arguing with officials on almost every call only slows down the game and infuriates fans. Before long trash covers the court and riots break out in the stands. No one wants to witness such a travesty, especially those seated courtside who have a good chance of getting cracked in the head with a fold-out chair. The violence off the court can't be controlled, but on the court the NBA should continue to do everything in their power to maintain order. Getting rid of new Bill Lambeer and Dennis Rodmans will be best, avoiding tarnishing the game.
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