Updated: Jul 20, 2007, 5:36 PM

Vote: Your reaction to game-fixing claims?



NBA commissioner David Stern has a new crisis on his hands.
Did NBA referee Tim Donaghy attempt to fix games to help the mob cash in?

NBA commissioner David Stern is facing that scary question and many more as a report surfaced Friday that Donaghy, a 13-year veteran, affected the outcome of games over a 2-year stretch in order to pay off his gambling debts. The results of the 18-month FBI investigation could be the most explosive issue to face Stern in his 20+ year reign. Previous issues of dress code, thug-like behavior, racial profiling and more have taken an extreme backseat to what most fans feel is the cardinal sin in sports.

Will Stern be able to ride the wave and come out on top? How will your interest in the league change if these reports are indeed true? Is the NBA the toughest sport to officiate?

Cast your votes below and compare your opinion to that of SportsNation.

  • 1) What is your reaction to reports that a NBA referee might have been involved in a game-fixing scheme?
  • 2) Which statement best fits your view of this story?
  • 3) If it is proven that a referee was shaving points, how will that affect your interest in the NBA?
  • 4) If it is proven, what should happen to NBA referees?
  • 5) Which offense is worse?
  • 6) How would you grade the overall job that NBA referees did last season?
  • 7) Which officiating job is the toughest?
  • 8) Do you have faith that David Stern will carry the NBA through this episode and do what is needed to rid the game of any possible game-fixing?
  • 9) Do you gamble on sports?

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