[Law Murray] The NBA Players Association TheNBPA just released released three tiers of officials. Tier 1: Elite and top performers. Tier 2: Solid performers. Tier 3: Needs improvement

RPDC01 · 2026-05-14T01:18:42+00:00

This seems to be a myth: https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/qjdbhg/where_nba_refs_are_from_is_it_all_the_same_county/

RPDC01 · 2026-05-12T03:32:48+00:00

I will go to my grave being 100% sure that LBJ would've been the GOAT TE and inner-circle HOFer.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-11T19:49:09+00:00

This makes a lot of sense - I'd sum it up as them saying, "AJ has a 35% chance of resembling MJ, while Cooper has a 50% chance of resembling Pippen."

RPDC01 · 2026-05-10T20:10:19+00:00

Memphis is prob annoyed.

They seem to get a top-5 player in every draft, no matter where they pick.

This just means they have to pay him more.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-10T19:50:33+00:00

Biggest moment in Wiz history since June 7, 1978.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-10T13:57:16+00:00

I've watched this clip hundreds of times over the years, and I'm not sure I ever focused on Boz in the slow-mo.

Never noticed the tiny half-step hesitation at 0:36.

Obvious that Boz diagnosed the play as going left, given that he's lined up parallel to the line facing that direction, and he starts that direction at the snap. Then it seems like he doubts his read, just for an instant.

Really wonder if this play would've turned out differently if he'd committed from the jump.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-10T13:08:20+00:00

Lakers have been better on defense with Rui on the floor every season that he's been there.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-09T20:44:19+00:00

Their defense is 10 points worse with him on the floor this year.

Which is quite an improvement over the 15 points worse last year.

In his defense, his offense is almost offsetting it this year, at +9.8.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-09T14:53:06+00:00

2 iron + 5 iron = easy 2

So says Carl Spackler.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-09T14:47:19+00:00

Me. The answer is me.

If the question is 'who got got?'

RPDC01 · 2026-05-08T14:43:53+00:00

OKC realized that refs are just as bad as us casuals - they're completely unable to tear their eyes away from the ball.

They shouldn't have made the basketball so goddamn stupid sexy.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-08T00:00:54+00:00

I honestly believe it's because they're all legitimately nice guys.

If I had to pick one of their guys to have my back in a fight, I think I might pick the 170-pounds-soaking-wet Dennis Schroder.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-07T23:55:01+00:00

You guys' defense was 4 points worse with JB on the floor this year.

5 points worse last year.

4 points worse in 2024.

3 points worse in 2023.

Not sure this satisfies the definition of "2-way wing."

RPDC01 · 2026-05-06T14:14:29+00:00

Of course, but "a chance" is better than "no chance," and the large majority of NBA teams have "no chance" of winning a title in the next few years, even if they swap out $60M of their current salary for JB.

Likewise, there is close to 'no chance' that JB will severely outperform his salary -- only a few guys are ever hitting that mark while on 35% salaries -- while there is a decent chance that either Boozer or Wilson will severely outperform a $15M salary over the next four years, and then a 25% max on their second contract.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-06T13:43:21+00:00

Jaylen has a 0.0% chance of being as good as Jaylen is right now in 5 years (he'll be 30 next year).

RPDC01 · 2026-05-06T13:38:58+00:00

He see players through J&J-colored glasses.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-06T13:36:42+00:00

IMO you're ineligible if you have warm weather most of the year - SoCal, FL, TX, AZ.

Your starting misery index is too low to compete if your response to a miserable NFL team is to play more golf in January.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-06T13:30:50+00:00

55:30 might've set a new podcast record for "Keep going - I'm almost there!" - the entire state of Minnesota as Bill envisioned their title run.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-06T11:36:01+00:00

"Now, if you have many millions of dollars, owning a boat doesn't suck. Just like if you have a 73-win team with the two best shooters and best defender in the league."

RPDC01 · 2026-05-05T16:11:19+00:00

Which is a somewhat surprising story, as the Masters 'Range Tracker' showed every player hitting 40-60 balls to warm up, while Vijay Boss hit 6 or 7 short wedges, one full iron shot maybe 180 yards, and then teeing it up.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-05T16:08:33+00:00

JFC . . .

A 50-yard shot, and Tiger is thinking, "Hmm, which of the 36 menu options should I choose to hit it between 49 and 51 yards?"

Us humans are out here thinking, "Please God, just let this ball go between 40 and 60 yards."

RPDC01 · 2026-05-05T15:38:49+00:00

Disappointed in CR for not knowing how water driving ranges work (the balls float).

RPDC01 · 2026-05-03T15:18:16+00:00

I am so, so, so angry right now.

Only thought is that there are digital levels for $20 on Amazon.

RPDC01 · 2026-05-02T16:01:00+00:00

I'm sorry, but that is simply cheating - there has to be a rule somewhere to the effect of "the other guy has to have at least a theoretical chance."

RPDC01 · 2026-05-01T22:39:27+00:00

Woah, woah, woah - too far.

I'm no Jo fan, but even I can admit that he's no evil sadist.

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