"Based on my meeting with Joey Crawford, his commitment to an ongoing counseling program, and a favorable professional evaluation that was performed at my direction, I am satisfied that Joey understands the standards of game management and professionalism the NBA expects from him and that he will be able to conduct himself in accordance with those standards." Said NBA commisioner David Stern.

Crawford was suspended indefinitely after ejecting Spurs All-Star forward Tim Duncan for over the top laughter. Despite a new emphasis last season on not letting players show up the officials, the NBA suspended Crawford, who has reffed the most playoff games of any active official.

Let us take a moment to remember a blessing to the game who has been missed these past two seasons in the NBA, Kenyon Martin. To the right, I have a link to a video of just what K-Mart, who the last time he was healthy averaged 26.9 points a game in the playoffs, is capable of. Warning! Turn off the sound during the rimwrecker video if you have a soul you would like to keep. It is really impressive. If you don't like streaming, click below.