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Anonymous

Years ago

The NBA and Conspiracy Theories

Agreed with Isaac, Some of these issues are present.

IMO I think the NBA should be reffed the same as we all get reffed. Would make it for easier for all leagues to enter, dam mite even make some of the US guys learn their fundamentals.

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Big Marty

Years ago

Of course the game is geared towards certain teams. I think the best comment to describe this was during game 2 when Jeff Van Gundy pointed out that there were 3 instances within 30 seconds of 4-5 step drives to the hoop. The corresponding answer to that question was "if the rules were followed to the letter; 95% of offensive plays would be called for travelling violations".

The league is blatantly light on following the rulebook due to the entertainment prospects from high-flyers.

When you come off of the retirement of a guy like MJ; who had the naturally ability to leap close to 7-8ft away from the hoop with a natural 2-step dunk... then have to fill the void with players that are good... but not "Jordan" good; you have to bend the rules so the same atmosphere that players like Jordan etc.; can be generated.

Unfortunately that becomes the end of most sports; it's all about the names and the faces of the teams as opposed to the game aspect. You've seen how many of the players badger and harass the refs about plays; most leagues would be calling techs after a few seconds of banter. If the paychecks dropped or the salary ratings were based on performance, then overall the league would be better monitored and cheating etc. could be uncovered easier.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Maybe has a hand in why some of the superstars don't perform as well on the international stage?

As well as different rules of course.

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Anonymous

Years ago

*This is someones opinion when I googled this topic, something to think about, but not sure myself

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2002 Western Conference Finals (Lakers v. Kings) -- Game 5 favored the Kings, Game 6 heavily favored the Lakers. Stern rigged the officiating to extend this highly-anticipated series to 7 games. 7 games = more $$$. The Kings were the superior team but the Lakers went on to the Finals. Stern knew a Laker 3-peat would be a goldmine for the league.

2004 NBA Finals (Lakers v. Pistons) -- the officiating in the entire series heavily favored the Pistons, giving them a disproportionate number of FTs. Stern wanted to destroy the Lakers due to Kobe's rape allegations, which negatively affected the league's image.

2006 NBA Finals (Miami v. Mavericks) -- Wade received blatant preferential treatment from the refs and shattered the record for most FT attempted in a finals series. Apparently, Stern wanted to promote Wade as the new face of the NBA.

2008 NBA Finals (Lakers v. Celtics) -- series is not over yet but game 2 was the worst-officiated game I've seen since game 6 of the 2002 WCF. Here's the kicker: Leon Powe had a monster game just when ABC dedicated a halftime segment to him. Coincidence? I think not.

Yes, the NBA is corrupt. And I believe it began after the Jordan era when Stern was struggling to fill in the void left by MJ.

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