Why Refs Can't See What You See: The Giannis Travel That Wasn't
BBALLBREAKDOWNOctober 31, 20250:529.2K views
This is exactly why I always tell people to stop judging refs based on slow-motion replays. When Giannis makes that breakaway, refs have to sprint backwards, track the ball, then shift their eyes to his feet in a tenth of a second while processing everything else happening on court. That gather step controversy? It's physically impossible to catch in real time. The human eye and brain simply can't process that level of detail at game speed. This is why understanding the ref's perspective is crucial for any serious basketball analysis.