Donaghy says players fixed games

by kangsfan on May 21, 2008 2:55 PM PDT

I dive into dangerous territory when I ask (supposing Donaghy is telling the truth) could the kings themselves have taken part in fixing western conference finals against the Lakers a few years back (or any other games)?

Doug Christie?

Peja?

Webber!?

I'm not saying they did just wondering if you guys think it may be plausible.

(FWIW I think Donaghy is a sack of runny shit and is probably spewing that shit to try to stay out of prison)

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no way

i highly doubt that. The players in the league have enough money. When you get that deep into the playoffs the only thing on their mind is winning it all. They have far too much pride.

by kingsTV on May 21, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions

"We might make a lot of money but, we also spend a lot of money."

-Patrick Ewing

by chri5 on May 21, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

"I got my family to feed."

-Latrell Sprewell (turning down $14.6 million)

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by otis29 on May 22, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions

I agree it’s highly unlikely but to say the players have enough money makes sense to you and I but they almost always think they deserve more (see Spreewell, Latrell).

Also I have to question the motivation of players sometimes, even in the playoffs.

It seems very unlikely that this would occur during playoff matchups but I can’t say unequivically that they haven’t altered regular season games.

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by kangsfan on May 21, 2008 5:29 PM PDT reply actions

By the way -

Huge fan of the avatar, kangsfan.

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by section214 on May 21, 2008 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Just curious, where is this story. i never heard about that and i just tried looking for it but with no success and Id like to read it.

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by richmond02 on May 21, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions

IS IT THIS FROM ESPN?

“Tim Donaghy told investigators in the NBA betting probe that relationships among officials, coaches and players “affected the outcome of games,” his attorney said. The league said the charges were unfounded” http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3404607
I guess i see how that can mean refs bribed players but it could also mean that refs give more calls to guys they like.
Or did he flat out say players fixed games at another time?

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by richmond02 on May 21, 2008 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

Mitch...

That would be the one… although I heard about it on ESPN Tele. I haven’t heard that he flat out said players fixed games but how can anyone say say that’s not what he meant by that quote?

Section- I find it eerie that boith our avators and our quotes haves common themes. I just wish I had the same ability to produce the classic comedy you are capable of.

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by kangsfan on May 22, 2008 12:38 AM PDT reply actions