Jackson Agrees with Cuban Criticizes 2006 Finals Officiating

[eliteballer]

Before the Lakers played in Dallas on Saturday night, Jackson said he believes the outspoken owner’s criticism of referees might have cost the Mavericks the 2006 NBA finals against the Miami Heat.

“I think he’s toned it down a little bit the last few years. That Miami finals really was a tough one to swallow,” Jackson said. “I think (Dwyane) Wade averaged about 25 foul shots a game. You couldn’t even touch him. That was really tough to swallow and I think he understood there’s kind of a pecking order in this league and you keep your mouth shut at times.”

“I’ve already gotten fined for that. I’m not going to touch it again,” Cuban said when asked to respond to what Jackson had just said in another room down the hall. “My opinion hasn’t changed on that series, and it never will.”

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[SavageMode]

Meh wasn't as bad as 2002 WCF Tim Donaughy Lakers.

[LA_Showtime]

Meh wasn't as bad as 2002 WCF Tim Donaughy Lakers.

So who is this guy? Knoe? Oldschool? Blitz?

[BoxOutBOXOUT]

That Finals series was a travesty. There should be an asterisk next to it in all the record books. Anyone who thinks that Stern isn't a bitter little piece of sh*t obviously never met the guy. What can you expect, though.

[1987_Lakers]

David Stern must really hate Mark Cuban.

[DixieNourmous]

Meh wasn't as bad as 2002 WCF Tim Donaughy Lakers.

Remember when they had senate hearings on steroid abuse in baseball?
They were after Mark McGuire, Barry Bonds, ect

I always wondered why the senate committee didn`t go after Stern and Donaughy to get to the bottom of the accusations.

I would have liked this to be totally brought out into the open.

In all, I would rather our senate stay out of sports, but if there is dirty going on, I want to know.

[griffmoney1784]

miami's 2006 title is probably the least respected championship in nba history

even less than the shortend season title in 1999 for the spurs

[ashbelly]

Why he never talked about this tragedy?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhlGYvIMPgQ

[DixieNourmous]

Why he never talked about this tragedy?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhlGYvIMPgQ

Each crying call shown on the video is still called today,, right or wrong.

Especially the 5th on Pollard,, he stepped out to block, feet moving, still a foul today.

nicely done video though,, fades,,, sac players shaking their head, tears,, the whole shaaabang.

[EasyD]

By rigging the 2006 Finals Stern sent a loud and clear message to all club owners to not even think about questioning his authority. Simple as that. And of course he hated Cuban's guts.

[griffmoney1784]

Why he never talked about this tragedy?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhlGYvIMPgQ

cause the same crap happend in sacramento... the refs gave the home teams bs calls in that series. and nothings changed since then

every year the home team wins 90% of the time.. why? its not cause the teams just play better because of people cheering... no ... its cause the cheering influinces the calls

so to answer peoples questions. yes that game was gifted to LA... as was the game to the kings in sacramento ... and even in LA in game 6 the kings somehow shot 10 more ft's... so not only were the kings getting home court. they got all the calls in a road game too

notice they dont make a video for game 7... because that was in sacramento and the free throws were actually about even... the lakers just beat them fare and sqaure

[Lebron23]

[SavageMode]

This is Bibby Fouling Kobe. Yep. /Thread.

[Hulk Hogan]

What's new? Mavs got robbed and stern was in on it the whole time...

old news~

[Tez62]

Why couldn't the Kings win a Game 7 at home??

The "fix" would have been irrelevant if they could have just not choked at home the next game.