Basketball Quote by Stu Jackson
“Once you begin reviewing judgment calls, which in basketball there are many, you put yourself on a very slippery slope in terms of what could be reviewed, and ultimately the number of reviews that could take place that would make it unwieldy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: NBA Referee Conference, 2012
Reviewing every judgment call creates a slippery slope, leading to endless reviews and chaos.
In simple terms: Too many reviews cause chaos.
Key Takeaway
Limit reviews to clear cases.
Themes
sports
decisionmaking
process
accountability
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advisory
critical
When to use this quote
- coaching decisions
- referee training
- league rulemaking
- media analysis
- fan expectations
Key Concepts
review systems
slippery slope
policy
overregulation
Questions to Reflect On
- When should a review be mandatory?
- How to balance fairness and flow?
A Different Perspective
Too many reviews may slow the game and frustrate fans.
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