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NBA Announces Major Change in Officiating, Fans React
Original: ‘Hoping They Enforce This,’ ‘SGA Just Fell to His Knees’ — NBA World Reacts As Referees Announce Major Change in Officiating
NBA referees have announced a major change in officiating, prompting a wave of reaction from players, fans and analysts across the basketball world. Many comments mockingly referenced Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, suggesting the new rules could reduce favorable calls for him, while others voiced hope that the changes will actually be enforced consistently.
Why now: Fans and analysts are reacting because the officiating change could significantly affect star players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who benefit from foul calls.
NBAShai Gilgeous-AlexanderOklahoma City Thunder
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- ‘Hoping They Enforce This,’ ‘SGA Just Fell to His Knees’ — NBA World Reacts As Referees Announce Major Change in Officiating · sports.yahoo.com
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