Bad Quote by Tyronn Lue
“As far as being on the officials every five minutes, it's just not good for the game. The officials don't like it; you embarrass them, so it's just not good. Now, every now and then they might make a bad call, but officiating is hard.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press conference, NBA, 2023
Frequent official interruptions disrupt game flow and embarrass referees, though occasional errors are inevitable.
In simple terms: Too many stoppages hurt the game and officials.
Minimize unnecessary interruptions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- NBA games
- coaching meetings
- referee training
- broadcast commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can games balance fair calls with continuous play?
- What systems help officials improve decisions?
Officials still make mistakes despite reduced interruptions.