Isaac
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After Wellington loses GF, owner talks about sale
Nick Mills is the owner of the Wellington Saints and a name frequently put up as a potential NBL (AU, that is) owner for a second NZ franchise.
After his Saints lost to Southland 68-72, Mills says the ref standards have killed his passion for the game and had him looking for a sale. Wellington were whistled for 20-10 fouls.
The future of the Wellington Saints franchise is on shaky ground as Nick Mills loses his passion for the game because of refereeing standards.Full article
The Saints lost the National Basketball League final to the Southland Sharks on Sunday night, a 72-68 loss which saw them on the wrong end of a 20-10 foul count.
Every team in the league will have their finances reviewed before they are issued with a licence for next season, but Mills said his 30-year ownership of the team could be drawing to a close.
"The standard of refereeing in our league is absolutely knocking the stuffing out of me and killing my passion for the game and it's not on last night, it's on the last couple of years.
Legit complaint or just a tanty? Everyone always complains about referees. Surely it's on owners to contribute to future investment in the standard of referees in their sport?