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Zoneboy · 09-17-2007, 03:25 PM

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NEW YORK (TICKER) -- The NBA on Monday reinstated referee Joey Crawford, who had been suspended indefinitely by the league this past spring.

Monday's announcement came exactly five months after Crawford was suspended for his "improper conduct and lack of professionalism" during a game between the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks on April 15.

In the contest, Crawford assessed two technical fouls on Spurs superstar center Tim Duncan during a 76-second span of the third quarter.

NBA commissioner David Stern lowered the boom on Crawford two days later, suspending the 31-year veteran for the remainder of the season - including the NBA Playoffs and Finals.

However, Stern said in a statement Monday that Crawford is ready to return to the game.

"Based on my meeting with Joey Crawford, his commitment to an ongoing counseling program and a favorable professional evaluation that was performed at my direction, I am satisfied that Joey understands the standards of game management and professionalism the NBA expects from him and that he will be able to conduct himself in accordance with those standards," Stern said.

During his stellar career, Crawford's 266 playoff and 38 Finals games are the most among active officials. He also is one five officials to have worked at least 2,000 regular-season games.

Mikado · 09-17-2007, 09:58 PM

Giving a guy 2 fouls in one game got him suspended???

( No wonder I dont watch basketball )

Dutabi84 · 09-17-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Giving a guy 2 fouls in one game got him suspended???

( No wonder I dont watch basketball )

He went on a giant power trip and gave Duncan his 2nd technical foul, which kicked him out of the game. The offense Duncan was guilty of? Laughing. He was sitting on the bench, and laughing. Duncan also later said that Crawford also challenged him to a fight at one point.

catlover79 · 09-17-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Giving a guy 2 fouls in one game got him suspended???

( No wonder I dont watch basketball )

Same here!

Lex Luthor · 09-18-2007, 02:15 AM

The NBA is a joke

The bull$#!+ suspensions during the Spurs/Suns series, Power tripping refs and refs on the take. They need a huge cleanup

Mikado · 09-18-2007, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lex Luthor

The NBA is a joke

The bull$#!+ suspensions during the Spurs/Suns series, Power tripping refs and refs on the take. They need a huge cleanup

Hey, maybe they need a new commissioner....THEY CAN HAVE GARY BETTMAN BACK FROM THE NHL.....CHEAP!!!!!! PLEASE!!! TAKE HIM BACK!!!!!
C'MON NBA, HES GOT EXPERIENCE, WELL EVEN THROW IN KERRY FRASIER , AN EXPERIENCED REF......Whos completely crooked, so he should fit right in!!!!

09-17-2007, 03:25 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,508	NBA Reinstates Suspended Referee Joey Crawford Link NEW YORK (TICKER) -- The NBA on Monday reinstated referee Joey Crawford, who had been suspended indefinitely by the league this past spring. Monday's announcement came exactly five months after Crawford was suspended for his "improper conduct and lack of professionalism" during a game between the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks on April 15. In the contest, Crawford assessed two technical fouls on Spurs superstar center Tim Duncan during a 76-second span of the third quarter. NBA commissioner David Stern lowered the boom on Crawford two days later, suspending the 31-year veteran for the remainder of the season - including the NBA Playoffs and Finals. However, Stern said in a statement Monday that Crawford is ready to return to the game. "Based on my meeting with Joey Crawford, his commitment to an ongoing counseling program and a favorable professional evaluation that was performed at my direction, I am satisfied that Joey understands the standards of game management and professionalism the NBA expects from him and that he will be able to conduct himself in accordance with those standards," Stern said. During his stellar career, Crawford's 266 playoff and 38 Finals games are the most among active officials. He also is one five officials to have worked at least 2,000 regular-season games.
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09-18-2007, 02:15 AM	#5
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09-17-2007, 09:58 PM	#2
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Giving a guy 2 fouls in one game got him suspended??? ( No wonder I dont watch basketball )