05-05-2021, 03:42 PM
(05-05-2021, 10:54 AM)BasketballJones41 Wrote: He could not argue a call for the next three years and nothing will change. I firmly believe that the way the league treats him has nothing to do with his complaining. It’s anti-Maverick bias. That’s one of the only explanations I can think of for the way he gets officiated. He doesn’t complain any more than most of the NBA yet somehow it’s only a problem when he does it. I don’t buy it. Dirk didn’t argue that much and teams routinely got away with mauling him.
I think you are correct with the general bias. I still have some hope it might get better Luka solidifies his superstar status and reduces it a bit, but he'll most likely never get away with stuff LeBron does for example.
Anyway, regarding this seasons technical fouls, it's hard to give one to Luka for "unsportsmanlike conduct " if he does not gesture or talk towards a ref or opponent at all. They might still find a way if they want of course.