Memo to David Stern
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I think that's a little harsh. And so does Mr. Cuban. Stern has earned the right to take a swing at getting this turned around and getting it right. It's not going to happen this weekend. It will probably take several weeks to figure out the proper course of action. Unlike the NFL/Vick situation, the NBA has time. Stern has a tremendous opportunity here. I think he'll seize it.
Posted by Chris Snethen | July 20, 2007 11:50 PM
To do what? Lots of folks knew this guy was on the take -- he was the league's third-highest ref in games that beat the over/under. He's an arrogant jerk. But he kept right on calling games -- just like the clowns who were cheating on their income taxes with league expense money.
Now as Stern's flirting with Las Vegas, along comes this. Who knows how many other officials may be involved? Just for appearances, if nothing else, it's time for a new face at the top.
Posted by Jack Bog | July 20, 2007 11:53 PM
BTW, the market value of Cuban's NBA franchise took a seven-figure hit today -- maybe eight. Sure he's going to tell you everything's fine, just keep buying season tickets.
Posted by Jack Bog | July 20, 2007 11:55 PM
I saw a little bit in the "O" this a.m. where the mayor of Las Vegas actually said that this referee scandal will increase the odds that the city will land an expansion team. The reasoning goes that because gambling is so heavily regulated in Nevada something like this would never happen! HHHmmm...I'm trying really hard to wrap my mind around that one, but it's just not sinking in for some reason.
Posted by Usual Kevin | July 21, 2007 8:25 AM
he was the league's third-highest ref in games that beat the over/under
There are two others worse then him? They're on the take too? Should we go after the top-five? Ten? Vegas lines should determine who's a good official and who's not? Please.
Posted by Chris Snethen | July 21, 2007 8:49 AM
There are two others worse then him?
...worse than him...
So that's why the state won't let me drive without my glasses on. Good to know.
Posted by Chris Snethen | July 21, 2007 9:44 AM
Stu Jackson needs to go too. Officials and officiating is under his purview, and, while problems in that area predate him, his own tenure hasn't been a pretty picture to behold.
And Las Vegas was not ever going to be getting an NBA franchise.
Posted by Zeb Quinn | July 21, 2007 9:49 AM
And Las Vegas was not ever going to be getting an NBA franchise.
I think it's safe to say that All-Star weekend put a permanent end to that idea.
Posted by Sebastian | July 21, 2007 3:30 PM
I take it all back.
Posted by Chris Snethen | July 22, 2007 9:58 AM