The All-Call team

[V2M]

Not sure why Dirk's not on these lists? He's averaging significantly more FT's than TD or KG. May be it's a good thing he's not listed, I don't know?!


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The All-Call team
By Sean Deveney - SportingNews

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We asked 25 NBA players, coaches, assistants and personnel executives a simple question: Who are the players at each position who tend to get the most calls from the referees? As voted on by those within the league, we present the NBA's All-Call team.

First team

PG Allen Iverson, 76ers. Fearless dashes to the basket, combined with his 165-pound frame, make every hit he takes seem like a flagrant foul.

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SG Kobe Bryant, Lakers. Though his image has taken some hits, defenders feel he still gets whistles with the best of them.

SF Tracy McGrady, Rockets. Opponents say McGrady has gotten better at working referees -- initiating contact to force a whistle and conducting gamelong chats with the officials.

PF Tim Duncan, Spurs. One player says officials think Duncan is "a saint" because of his nice-guy image and that gets him to the foul line.

C Shaquille O'Neal, Heat. Most acknowledge that officiating games with O'Neal is almost as tough as defending him because of the amount of contact he absorbs.

SECOND TEAM

PG Stephon Marbury, Knicks. Marbury has a strong build and good balance, which allow him to create contact, get a call and still finish a play.

SG Ray Allen, Sonics. Allen is primarily a jump shooter, but he is crafty off the dribble and able to take advantage of players who try to crowd his jumper.

SF Paul Pierce, Celtics. Another guy who's smooth to the rim when he's driving, Pierce has a knack for flipping his head backward to exaggerate the effects of contact.

PF Kevin Garnett, Timberwolves. Being the MVP has its privileges, and most defenders think that means K.G. gets away with a lot.

C Yao Ming, Rockets. Sometimes, there's no way to handle a 7-6 center other than to foul him.

Sean Deveney is a staff writer for Sporting News. Email him at sdeveney@sportingnews.com.

[bernardos70]

Shhhhh, let's keep that under the radar.

[Murphy3]

...no dirk...amazing for a guy that constantly takes it to the rim...he gets to the line alot, but he probably gets ripped off 2-3 times a game.