Tom Donaghy is the crooked ref

[ExpatSunsFan]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2943095

NBA referee Tim Donaghy is under investigation by the FBI for allegations that he bet on games that he officiated over the past two seasons and that he made calls affecting the point spread in games, multiple sources told ESPN.
Donaghy, a 13-year veteran of the league, is aware of the investigation and resigned from the NBA recently.

[DeuceWallaces]

OK, so what has he called? pWHo wants to go the gruntwork?

[The Hurricane]

damn this is terrible news for Mav fans

[ExpatSunsFan]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=270512024

This is the infamous Mike D'Antoni "Why call it now?" game--the Spurs were getting away with murder against Steve Nash that game, grabbing his hands and arms to force turnovers down the stretch.

Finally, with two and a half minutes left and the Spurs up 11, somebody called a hand-check as Nash was driving, prompting D'Antoni to go nuts--hence the quote.

Spurs were favored by 4.5 in that game.


Amare played 20 minutes in that game because of foul trouble.

[kentatm]

damn this is terrible news for Mav fans

no, its terrible news for ALL NBA fans.

if its true it will take decades to repair the damage.

[Mr_Basketball#1]

no, its terrible news for ALL NBA fans.

if its true it will take decades to repair the damage.

You're absolutely right...I hate this so bad...

[Rasheed1]

God-lee he went to O hara HS out here in the Philly suburbs.....And he went to Villanova.......

This is terrible news....

Imagine how sick Stern must feel right now after scoffin at people who complain about refereeing and the hardline taken against players and coaches who comment on them after games.. Not saying that all the b*tchin by players and coaches is warranted, but Stern took the stance that it was almost laughable that referees were shady... now this..

[fatboy11]

no, its terrible news for ALL NBA fans.

if its true it will take decades to repair the damage.

No it won't. That's ridiculous.

Fire him and get on with life.

[Mr_Basketball#1]

People like Donaghy, Artest, Randolph and Stephen Jackson make the league look so bad...People that are not fans of the game probably look at the NBA as a league full of gangsters and thugs...

[ExpatSunsFan]

http://sports.ktar.com/?nid=145&sid=479098

Stoudemire draws his second foul of the game after fouling Robert Horry. Stoudemire is escorted to the bench by Steve Nash and the Suns looked baffled.

Ginobili missed an easy layup and complains to an official. The Suns grabbed the rebound as as Phoenix was nearly at half court, the official called a delayed foul on Raja Bell.

Officiating looks to be getting out of hand after Amare Stoudemire picks up his fourth foul of the game - an offensive foul. Stoudemire hardly touched Oberto, who flopped to the floor and now Stat finds himself in dangerous waters.

A technical foul is called against Dan D'Antoni after arguing a call on behalf of Steve Nash. Nash was clearly fouled after nearly three Spurs collapsed on top of him to force a turnover.

Steve Nash argues another call after a Robert Horry steal, which he should argue. Horry clearly fouled him.

Bruce Bowen picks up a team foul and D'Antoni screams out, "Why call it now?" It's true. The officiating has been pretty one-sided for the majority of the game. Steve Nash continues to get slapped when he crosses half court and Amare Stoudemire can't seem to draw a foul for the life of him, despite replays that clearly show Tim Duncan making contact with his left hand.

:)

[TheBynumProject]

In some ways the NBA is lucky this has been exposed now and can be fixed and thoroughly investigated. That is far better than it continuting to happen unnoticed.

[Kobe24]

I hope he didn't ref any Laker games.

No it won't. That's ridiculous.

Fire him and get on with life.

Yes it will. You never know if any other refs are doing it. Refs were never that liked anyways and always got critisized and now, they will have to be even more careful since their gonna be under everyone's eye. Mark Cuban is gonna make even more comments about the refs.

[Mr_Basketball#1]

http://sports.ktar.com/?nid=145&sid=479098



:)

Nice find...

[kentatm]

No it won't. That's ridiculous.

Fire him and get on with life.

yea, i guess you are dense. sorry dude but this is a HUGE deal.

[Xsatyr]

In some ways the NBA is lucky this has been exposed now and can be fixed and thoroughly investigated. That is far better than it continuting to happen unnoticed.

David Stern is scum so I would not be surprised if he was in on it. That might be going over the top suggesting Stern is in on it but it would not be shocking to me. All he cares about is money.