Or is the illusion of reality more convincing?
Isn't it obvious how much the refs influence the game?
How much they sway the momentum?
How much the "rules" interpretation impinges on playoff outcomes?
Or is the system fundamentally flawed so no authentic product can be delivered?
2007-05-18 20:15:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
YES, I think it is faker than the WWE. Some people are saying on here basketball rules, it's a great sport, etc. You're right, it's a fun game to play and to watch, but the NBA - the league, is just the same as the WWE. It is an "entertainment business" and it is FAKE. It is run how they want it run. If the WWE wants 'Wrestler A' against 'Wrestler B' at Wrestlemania - it's going to happen. Just like if the NBA wants the Spurs against the Pistons (yawn) in the Finals, it's going to happen. It's all a business and it's all fake. That's a shame because the NBA has some great athletes and basketball is a great sport.
2007-05-18 20:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by SW1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How can you say that the NBA would prefer the Spurs v. Pistons?
The Suns attract way more viewers, as their style of basketball is more marketable. Cleveland has the most marketable star in the game, LeBron James. And if they really wanted to fix the playoffs, Miami would be fighting in the conference finals against Cleveland for a LeBron v. Wade matchup.
Absolute bull. And in what game DOESN'T the refs influence the game...and how can you rectify judgmental calls in the NBA? You can't.
2007-05-19 04:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by G K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason that you think that might be because of the rules.
Basketball has no defined rules, they are all judgment call of the refs. Some refs see it different than others so that is why there is a difference in how games are called.
2007-05-19 03:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by chicoman76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its more fake than WWE. However, if you ask bettors, its like the games are all fixed even before it started. It happens all the time, something like doing something weird/unique during the game (specially at the end) to cover the odds given.
2007-05-19 03:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by marky 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WWE is not fake! How dare you talk about America's sport like that! It is clearly 100% real.
2007-05-19 06:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by 70 Chevy Man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
refs are SUPPOSE to influencr the game. just think of basketball w/ no refs. it would be crazy.
2007-05-19 03:18:58 · answer #6 · answered by Kyle Thomas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basketball is a game for tall Americans. It has very little interest outside of its home.
I don't think it's fake, I just think it's dull
2007-05-19 03:36:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
LOL... there is absolutely nothing can be more scripted than WWE...
but i do fancy WM24 -- stern vs vkm (franchise vs franchise)...
2007-05-19 17:11:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope maybe its just you thats fake. Its all real honey, basketball is the #1 sport of all time i gotta say!
2007-05-19 03:18:11 · answer #9 · answered by Lala 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
thats just how life works to badddddddddddd
2007-05-19 03:24:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋