NBA D-League's new flopping rule

[AdaSooner]

I like the NBA D-League's approach to cracking down on flopping. The NBA already has a rule that gives officials the option of a post-game review to determine if a flop occurred. A warning would be given on the first offense, followed by a $5,000 fine for the second. My guess is that most officiating crews are too eager to hit the showers when a game is over to review a potential flop.

The NBA D-Leagues new rule takes it a step further by giving officials the option of reviewing a play during the next timeout or at the end of a quarter. If confirmed, the result is a technical foul and a free throw.

Under the NBA D-League system that begins Thursday and runs through the end of the season, referees will note when they believe a flop occurred, then confirm it via instant replay at the next timeout or quarter break. If confirmed, the free throw will be shot at that time

http://newsok.com/nba-d-league-to-call-technical-fouls-for-flops/article/feed/653339

I would normally be opposed to another monitor review by the officials in any game. But I happen to think the NBA D-League may be on to something here. A monitor review in college games would take all of the guess-work out of officiating and put the responsibility squarely on the players where it belongs. Games might take a little more time. But when players realize faking a charge could result in a monitor review and a technical, it would make them think twice about flopping.

 

[badger]

If there's any benefit to a minor league, it's that things can be tested before trying it out at the big boy level.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

uh oh marcus smart

 

[playmakr]

uh oh marcus smart

Yea it will definitely impact Smart. He will be in the D league or Europe within a few years.

 

[campbest]

My guess is that most officiating crews are too eager to hit the showers when a game is over to review a potential flop.

In the NBA, for a vast majority of the games, crews are required to watch the game they just officiated back at the hotel in its entirety (generally with a NBA coordinator) going over plays and specific calls that are flagged.

 

[SilliSooner]

A $ 5000 fine to a D-League player can be a financial hardship, maybe equivalent to a $ 50K or 100K fine to an NBA baller.

 

[AdaSooner]

In the NBA, for a vast majority of the games, crews are required to watch the game they just officiated back at the hotel in its entirety (generally with a NBA coordinator) going over plays and specific calls that are flagged.

Interesting. I had no idea NBA officials went to that length in their efforts to improve. Now that you have called it to my attention, it makes sense that officials would be just as dedicated as the players in practicing their craft. That certainly negates what I said about ignoring a questionable call.

 

[playmakr]

A $ 5000 fine to a D-League player can be a financial hardship, maybe equivalent to a $ 50K or 100K fine to an NBA baller.

Very true.

Hopefully this makes flopping nonexistent. Although, I hope they only fine for the most obvious, egregious flops. Perhaps they could bring in Marcus as a consultant.

 

[AdaSooner]

A $ 5000 fine to a D-League player can be a financial hardship, maybe equivalent to a $ 50K or 100K fine to an NBA baller.

The $5,000 fine applies to the NBA. I didn't see anything about a fine in the D-League brief. I got the impression the players are not penalized with a fine, just a technical if the monitor review shows they're guilty of a flop.

 

[DenverSooner]

A $ 5000 fine to a D-League player can be a financial hardship, maybe equivalent to a $ 50K or 100K fine to an NBA baller.

I agree. It is probably too high. $500 is likely a financial hardship to a D-league player. What do those guys make? I would assume less than $100K.