TheGreatMightyPoo
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reilo said:
Well, it's been a long time since I noticed him(don't really pay that much attention to specific refs).
Maybe I got him mixed up with someone else but from what I remember, he pissed me off at times but I respected him.
I'm not sure.
But it's pointless here, most refs are horrible according to everyone.
You're all Violet Palmer sexist haters though.
1. Joey Crawford: Passionate and competent, Crawford runs a game like no other. Some might not like the way Crawford goes about his business. That's fine. It doesn't change the fact he still might be the best ref out there and will be remembered as one of the greats. To see Joey Crawford tossing up the opening tip is to know that the game's outcome will be decided by your team's players.
2. Steve Javie: Remember the early days of Javie? If you don't, he was said to have a short fuse. Basically, he was very quick with the "T." Have you seen him recently? The guy is the picture of calm, brilliant at diffusing a situation. When you picture Javie in your mind the vision is of him with an acknowledging hand, as if to say: "You're absolutely right and that is registering with me. But right now, I can't change the call."
3. Danny Crawford: Crawford gets a lot of respect among players and coaches and it's because he's earned it. His handling of the hard foul by Glen Davis on Brad Miller, and subsequent altercation, in Game 4 of the Celtics-Bulls series was perfect. He initially ejected Miller for what he likely perceived to be a punch. But using the replay, Crawford probably saw what most hadn't seen the first time around: A little acting by "Big Baby." No ejection for Miller. Right call.
4. Ron Garretson: The complaint about Garretson is he can sometimes come off as aloof or maybe even arrogant. But he's far more approachable than he was earlier in his career, and regardless of how you cut it, he's a hell of an official.
5. Greg Willard: I like the way Willard officiates a game. He does things by the book, doesn't bring attention to himself and commands a certain kind of respect because of his sheer size. If you're not quite sure who Willard is, that's exactly my point. He's good enough that you don't know.
6. Zach Zarba: He might be the best young official in the league depending on how you define "young." Zarba has a terrific demeanor and a feel for the game, and he's growing into an officiating staple. He's now six years in, and he's going to be around for a lot longer.
An opinion on the best refs I found(dated though, 2009).
Obviously, I disagree witht the first choice but it amused me.
