05-07-2009, 09:05 AM
Jakensama Wrote:NBA sucks.. Explain to me how the following not only didnt result in a foul (or the required suspension) on Kobe, but they gave one to the rockets :
The explination is simple.
From the angle of the ref from the outside you can't see the elbow. Kobe has position and it appears he is being fouled over the back. If Kobe doesn't throw the elbow Artest is clearly fouling Kobe.
While certainly a foul could be called on Kobe their is no way that requires a suspension. They are fighting for position. If you eject Kobe for that you would be ejecting every power forward and center in the game.
If Artest doesn't chase after Kobe he doesn't get ejected either.