Throughout the history of NBA basketball, players and cameraman have endured tons of unfortunate encounters.
For that matter, referees have dealt with their fair share of moments with sideline cameraman as well.
Just a little over a week ago, referee Scott Wall rolled his ankle when he stumbled over a midcourt cameraman during the Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets matchup, which has prompted the following:
In an effort to protect players and referees, the NBA has banned midcourt sideline television cameras, effective immediately, sources said.
Anything to make the game safer is a good move in my book.