Ex-referee Tim Donaghy blows whistle on NBA dirty secrets

[DazedAndConfused]

Despite getting hosed in Game 6, the Kings flat out choked in Game 7.

16-30 from the free throw line and they end up losing by 6 pts.

[shelshor]

As of today only 1, that I know of.

But we are talking about two different things. One is him betting on games. The other is the league fixing games. Do I think that there are more refs betting on games NO.

Do I think that refs have been working with the league on fixing games to be in the leagues best interest yes.

Refs with felony convictions would also include those from the airplane ticket/tax evasion scam of a few years ago. Aren't some of those guys now ref supervisors?

[z0sa]

Despite getting hosed in Game 6, the Kings flat out choked in Game 7.

16-30 from the free throw line and they end up losing by 6 pts.

They'd have been resting for the NBA Finals instead of shooting free throws had the league not handed you a chance at the berth

[monosylab1k]

Despite getting hosed in Game 6, the Kings flat out choked in Game 7.

16-30 from the free throw line and they end up losing by 6 pts.

That is a genius basketball take, Jeff.

[Cry Havoc]

Despite the refs completely rigging an entire quarter to let my team win.....

[xcomp]

What pisses me off even more is that Sterns response is that well he is trying to just make sure his sentence is lighter. Well no , but if he is lying then that would make his sentence worse??
I am sorry, but I happen to believe Donaghy more than Stern on this. What does Donaghy have to gain by rolling over?? He is admitting that he gambled, but he is trying to say it was not just me. He accepts his part for gambling on the NBA. But where is Stern?? He is just saying he is a felony you cannot trust a felony????

Where there is smoke there is Fire.

This will be the NBA's version of the Steroids for MLB and if it does not admit its mistakes I wonder if the league will be around for long

Stern really thinks we're all idiots.

He's in essence accusing Donaghy of lying to federal investigators and to the court, a felony offense which would VOID his current plea agreement and potentially tack on several more years to his prison time. Of course, this has nothing to do with the fact that Stern demanded $1 million dollars in res ution for the pain and suffering that Donaghy has caused him so far. No connection there at all.

[Spur-Addict]

No. Spurs won in the off years of the NBA when there weren't any good teams.

Who was their best compe ion outside of '03? The ing Suns and Mavs. Enough said.

Think about what you just said.

[DazedAndConfused]

Despite the refs suspending two key players to give us a win in '07

[alamo50]

Kind of makes you think doesn't it?

Like you didn't already know?