Dan has players rated: 1 Kobe 2 LeBron 3 Wade, does Phil agree?
Yes - Kobe, LeBron, Wade
it really depends on mood of the referees
seen players suddenly not get calls
thought they were generous with Wade
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How do you take advantage of preferential treatment?
Riles did it the right way, gave Wade the middle of the floor allows refs to 'see fouls'
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What about Shaq's quote on Riles?
Shaq always says the best is who he is with at that moment
Complimented Riles
Doesn't hurt him at all
He couldn't get Shaq to play screen rolls, Riles did
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Why was Riles able to get it out of him?
Phil got that ability out of him in a different way (allowed him to slack at times)
They didn't need him to score
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Did the Lakers make the right desicion on Shaq?
Yes
Teams never get enough back for a dominant center
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Do the refs affect who you pick?
Needs to decide on potential or now at 26th
3 point line is a very important part of the game now
Maybe not a better game, but its different
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What do you think about comparing Wade to MJ?
Can't compare until he gets more championships
Kobe's competetive drive, intensity and championships are very similar
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How would MJ do now?
PJ would just spread the court and let him drive
MJ couldn't get a call against Utah in the finals. How many throws would he get today?
Subs don't get calls, you hope your top two players do
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Can an owner affect a game?
Mark put himself on the backside of the game
He should have kept a lower profile
Refs couldn't help but be affected
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Could you coach for an owner like that?
Depends on if he can be told to shut up and sit down
He wants the space to make decisions
Mark has been a very affective owner
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Was AJ outcoached?
Unfortunately there were many things that looked questionsable in the finals
Did a great job in earlier rounds
Players were able to front Dirk without foul calls
Wade was able to run through screens without a foul call
All the ref rules were out the door by the time the series was over (Riley influence)