2006-12-14 12:23:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
yes, this has been done in the south african basketball association (saba) in the year 1997. however this only lasted a year as the commissioner, mazbak atilao, decided that crocodiles would do a much better job as opposed to zebras. thus from 98 to 2006 (the present) crocs rule the whistle in the saba.
2006-12-14 12:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by Kobe Casanova 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Contrary to what you may believe, NBA referees are the best officials in the US. They constantly review the rules, officiating mechanics, and video tape of previous games. In fact, most NBA referees watch more game tape than the teams do. After every game, they must review game tape with assignors and defend their calls. When you see a questionable call, you can be sure that the official making the call will be talking with his/her assignor after the game, explaining why he/she made his/her decision. Referees are also quizzed throughout the season on basketball rules.
The fact is, the referees are the only ones in the game who truly know the rules. Commentators barely have a grasp on the basics, yet they pretend to be authorities on the rules. Unfortunately, fans take the word of the commentators on rules interpretations.
The next time you see a referee "miss" a call, take a moment to consider that maybe YOU are the one who doesn't know the rules.
2006-12-14 16:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by Loren J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zebras are the only wild horse that man has not been able to train.
2006-12-14 12:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by Lynn K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only if they can get the zebra's to put Kobe on the free throw line every time he gets the ball. or no go.
2006-12-19 07:32:45 · answer #4 · answered by sid8084 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you mean those aren.t real zebras out there on the nba courts?
2006-12-14 13:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by Rosemary M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man i love ur quetstion, some refs mite as well b zebras b/c they look like their blind on some calls- in any sport
2006-12-14 12:27:42 · answer #6 · answered by panther_fan89 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They will take on that task as soon as they deal witl all the fans that need training.
2006-12-14 12:31:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yea, well they dont need the training... unless of course you wanted them to be better than human refs...
2006-12-14 15:08:28 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. BaSkEtBaLl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha i know right. It seems like all they do is blow the whistle for dwayne wade when ever he shoots...
2006-12-14 13:10:24 · answer #9 · answered by ricky brown 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
LOL LOL ROFLMAO
Someone ought to try it.
2006-12-14 13:11:38 · answer #10 · answered by go UCLA bruins! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋