In review of refs (http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/sports/articles/0126sunsofficials0126.html)

Very interesting article revealing how the NBA scrutinizes it's officials.

Really interesting. I wonder how much information, if any, gets passed back to the players / teams. Does someone call them up and say, hey, that was a good call, you really did travel...

Anecdotes from a former ref.

Former ref has official say - NBA Coverage - BostonHerald.com (http://celtics.bostonherald.com/otherNBA/view.bg?articleid=180174)

Great read.

Benson said a referee wants to be absolutely certain the call is correct if a player fouls out.

“When that sixth foul occurs,” Benson said. “God rest his soul - Ray Charles needs to see it.”

Wish I could believe this. I think the review system is designed to address conspiracy therories but its more for show than substance. You would have to be a complete moron to think that some unknown players gets the same kind of calls that Wade gets on a typical national broadcast.

I wish they would make it a practice to see EVERY foul they call, not just the 6th ones.

They seem to be admitting that they are not sure on a lot of calls. If you aren't sure, then don't call it. That is the kind of bs that created these Flop artists.

Here is the full article posted above

Former NBA official reflects on career - Boston.com (http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2007/01/30/former_nba_official_reflects_on_career/)

A nice little Chuck Daly anecdote in there.

it would be nice if they could get sheed techs rescinded.