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Both of which were clear offensive fouls, even though I agree with the mindset they shouldn't be called on such nasty plays. The forearm clear out to Pau's forehead was as obvious as any play I have ever seen receive that call and the over the back was pretty blatant as well. That said, they are still great examples of his raw athleticism. Dude is Lebron 2.0 when it comes to athleticism accept not as good at any single category of basketball if that makes any sense at all...lol
Definately over/on on the back on the first.Over the back isn't a foul but on the back is. The second isnt clear enough for me to see the clearout but being directly under the goal,it won't ever be called.Yet another reason why hate the STUPID arc around the basket for charge/no charge.
Call it as you will the "crab dribble" and I believe they say the "European step" are both traveling according to rules but they get away with it. Blake is one of the most entertaining players to play the game and he is fun to watch. A minor over the back is ok when he's that high above (in this case Gasol) slamming it down.
Blake Griffin is one of the most overrated players in the league. If you watch and know basketball you'll realize the kid can't doesn't know where he's at on the court. His D is terrible and offensively he can't do anything other than on fast breaks. The guy can dunk like no other but he's been in league 3 years and this is second season playing. He is showing no progress. If you want to sell tickets, he's one of the best. If you want to win, useless. Where is the love for Kevin Love!!! The man is unreal.
Well I use the eye test and the guy can't shoot a jumper and free throw shooting is horrible.. Then the rest of his game is not that good either. So yes he is overrated.
BLATANT Offensive fouls, when the officials go back to being OFFICIALS again, rather than fans and observers, then the game can go back to being the GAME is was supposed to be. While Blake Griffin's athleticism IS remarkable, he LIVES for the dunk, and the rest of his game leaves a little to be desired. Chris Paul has NO DOUBT made him better, and he'll continue to develop, but if he'd quit living EVERY PLAY trying to make a highlight reel, he'd be better off. Not calling fouls on those type of plays, is a disregard for the RULES of the game!!!
Except Lebron, Dwayne, Kobe or Dwight. If they start calling it... they stop selling it. Big Dunks are Big Money makers.
The Euro-Step is absolutely NOT a travel. Instead of take two steps straight to the rim players use the same two steps and just alter the directions they step!
Fouls....crazy athletic plays though. Reminds me of Dwight Howard....no outside game and can't shoot a free throw.
