Do you believe NBA is rigged?

[Natalim]

Can you share the theory you've read regarding about NBA being rigged?

If you believe it's rigged, is it a disadvantage or advantage to us bettors?

It's obvious that rigged leagues are an advantage to bettors especially when they have info who's gonna win, it's an easy bet.

But for me, I still do believe that the NBA is not rigged unlike PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) in our country.
There are so many hyped teams this season especially the clippers who were predicted that will play against the lakers, doesn't make it.

Honestly I believe it's a disadvantage to bettors, at least the majority of bettors as not everyone can get an information about the fix game, if NBA will try to fix their game, it's not to give the majority of bettors a chance to win, but the minority only so bookies will make money in overall.

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[stadus]

I have read a lot of theories about NBA being rigged and a little portion of me were convince, so I would like to ask you.

I'm curious about this. Can you share the theory you've read regarding about NBA being rigged?

There's a lot of them to share actually, just search in google and watch youtube videos about "NBA RIG" that keywords would help you to find information and videos, but I'll tell you,  it's not provide, not a proven theory yet.

If you believe it's rigged, is it a disadvantage or advantage to us bettors?

It's obvious that rigged leagues are an advantage to bettors especially when they have info who's gonna win, it's an easy bet.

But for me, I still do believe that the NBA is not rigged unlike PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) in our country.
There are so many hyped teams this season especially the clippers who were predicted that will play against the lakers, doesn't make it.

Well, everyone has their own opinion, and I expected that, but majority said yes in the poll, just a close race, 10-yes and 9-no so far.

[ethereumhunter]

The referee can get fined, fired, or other things if they are guilty. But if the association has corrupt officials, that will not happen, even if the referee has been proved of rigging the game. Yes, we hope that every referee can lead the game without try to rigging the game.

That's very possible but refs are already old enough to sacrifice their names and their job, for sure the price is right as they are willing to take things to this controversies.

If they are willing to risk everything, then we are not just talking with small amount of money but we are really dealing with thousand to millions worth of illegal activities.

Even how good the management the league have, there are always people who will do and offer
this kind of illegal business, money dictates and if it's really huge it's hard to resist.

If that thing comes because of money and the price is right to them, I think they can get tempted with that, and they will try to rig the games. But we can hope that we will have an honest referee to lead the games, so if some people want to mess up the games, they will not have a chance to do that.

We know that sometimes, behind the associations have a network like a mafia that wants to deal with every people who wants to get more money.

[finaleshot2016]

I have read a lot of theories about NBA being rigged and a little portion of me were convince, so I would like to ask you.

I'm curious about this. Can you share the theory you've read regarding about NBA being rigged?

There's a lot of them to share actually, just search in google and watch youtube videos about "NBA RIG" that keywords would help you to find information and videos, but I'll tell you,  it's not provide, not a proven theory yet.

If you believe it's rigged, is it a disadvantage or advantage to us bettors?

It's obvious that rigged leagues are an advantage to bettors especially when they have info who's gonna win, it's an easy bet.

But for me, I still do believe that the NBA is not rigged unlike PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) in our country.
There are so many hyped teams this season especially the clippers who were predicted that will play against the lakers, doesn't make it.

Well, everyone has their own opinion, and I expected that, but majority said yes in the poll, just a close race, 10-yes and 9-no so far.

Well, most of the mainstream sports league and even eSports have theories like this where all of the results are already set up. If it's true, many NBA fans will be disappointed especially those who're truly supporting the team. Everything can be controlled by money, so that some theories might be possible but still we don't know, maybe they're doing it professionally since they've been in the scene for how many years and it's their job to earn income through sports.

and I've noticed some theories made by those content creators are just bitter to the result because the team they're supporting, lost. Anyways, like what you've said, it's their opinion towards it.

[stadus]

I have read a lot of theories about NBA being rigged and a little portion of me were convince, so I would like to ask you.

I'm curious about this. Can you share the theory you've read regarding about NBA being rigged?

There's a lot of them to share actually, just search in google and watch youtube videos about "NBA RIG" that keywords would help you to find information and videos, but I'll tell you,  it's not provide, not a proven theory yet.

If you believe it's rigged, is it a disadvantage or advantage to us bettors?

It's obvious that rigged leagues are an advantage to bettors especially when they have info who's gonna win, it's an easy bet.

But for me, I still do believe that the NBA is not rigged unlike PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) in our country.
There are so many hyped teams this season especially the clippers who were predicted that will play against the lakers, doesn't make it.

Well, everyone has their own opinion, and I expected that, but majority said yes in the poll, just a close race, 10-yes and 9-no so far.

Well, most of the mainstream sports league and even eSports have theories like this where all of the results are already set up. If it's true, many NBA fans will be disappointed especially those who're truly supporting the team. Everything can be controlled by money, so that some theories might be possible but still we don't know, maybe they're doing it professionally since they've been in the scene for how many years and it's their job to earn income through sports.

and I've noticed some theories made by those content creators are just bitter to the result because the team they're supporting, lost. Anyways, like what you've said, it's their opinion towards it.

Even if some are convince that NBA is rig, that does not automatically make them hate the game, just like me, I love boxing at the same time, I was disappointed when Manny lose against Horn but that doesn't let me stop from watching more boxing fights, however, it already educate me that any sports are corrupt, but not it's entirety.

[nicomedya5]

I also believe that normal season games could be rigged. But I don't presume this kind of things can happen on play-off games. I have been following NBA for years. There are too many unreasonable things happening on some matches.

[freedomgo]

I also believe that normal season games could be rigged. But I don't presume this kind of things can happen on play-off games. I have been following NBA for years. There are too many unreasonable things happening on some matches.

Why not?

If I may ask, what do you think is the purpose why the NBA rig some games?

Regular season or playoffs is the same, if they proven rigging a single game, then we can assume that they will also do it with the other games.

[Expecto]

Normal season games can sometimes be rigged. But I think that there is a very low chance to do something like that on playoff matches. I never watch normal season games because there are 82 games and it is too much. But I love watching playoff games. So, I don't have any idea if they do that in normal season games but I believe that playoff games are legit.

[Smartvirus]

This fixing of games has been a conception built in the mind of mostly we bettors because, it very much affects us very much as prediction based on team ranking, individual strength, player quality, past history and etc. So, not being concerned is not an option for me.

These fixtures could be possible from the side of the referees and maybe when the players aren't so pleased with their couch and just wants to get rid of him or her and probably when the teams are already at a safe position in a league. And it doesn't happen just in the NBA both other sports too. Like football, WWE and the rest of them. It's wrong if this is being done but, it's really rear for this to happen and detecting it when it does is very difficult.

[boyptc]

Normal season games can sometimes be rigged. But I think that there is a very low chance to do something like that on playoff matches. I never watch normal season games because there are 82 games and it is too much. But I love watching playoff games. So, I don't have any idea if they do that in normal season games but I believe that playoff games are legit.

I don't think that even in the normal season games.

Are the mafias still on the league, maybe yes or not.

IMO. The normal games are even the hardest because if the team is not serious and they are throwing their games, the stats will reflect in the playoffs.

[Sanitough]

Normal season games can sometimes be rigged. But I think that there is a very low chance to do something like that on playoff matches. I never watch normal season games because there are 82 games and it is too much. But I love watching playoff games. So, I don't have any idea if they do that in normal season games but I believe that playoff games are legit.

I don't think that even in the normal season games.

Are the mafias still on the league, maybe yes or not.

IMO. The normal games are even the hardest because if the team is not serious and they are throwing their games, the stats will reflect in the playoffs.

If they will try to rig games, they won't make it an obvious one, hence it will not affect the stats in overall.

For example, a certain team is +5.5 against the favorite team, and the favorite team had a comfortable lead of 7 points already which made him cover since there's few seconds left in the game, but.. .when refs made a bad call (foul) against the favorite team and sink all the 2 FT before the game is over.

so the game will end like 5 points win by the favorite but since they are giving -5.5, they lose.

What I'm trying to explain is the bad calls of the refs or those trash minutes that players are still dying to score though not necessary anymore.

[boyptc]

Normal season games can sometimes be rigged. But I think that there is a very low chance to do something like that on playoff matches. I never watch normal season games because there are 82 games and it is too much. But I love watching playoff games. So, I don't have any idea if they do that in normal season games but I believe that playoff games are legit.

I don't think that even in the normal season games.

Are the mafias still on the league, maybe yes or not.

IMO. The normal games are even the hardest because if the team is not serious and they are throwing their games, the stats will reflect in the playoffs.

If they will try to rig games, they won't make it an obvious one, hence it will not affect the stats in overall.

For example, a certain team is +5.5 against the favorite team, and the favorite team had a comfortable lead of 7 points already which made him cover since there's few seconds left in the game, but.. .when refs made a bad call (foul) against the favorite team and sink all the 2 FT before the game is over.

so the game will end like 5 points win by the favorite but since they are giving -5.5, they lose.

What I'm trying to explain is the bad calls of the refs or those trash minutes that players are still dying to score though not necessary anymore.

There are questionable calls but when the refs do that, we're all thinking that it's part of the rig or any fixed match.

It really happens even in crucial games and in the finals but I don't think that can be said as rig, a ref can make a mistake too.

[Pamadar]

If they will try to rig games, they won't make it an obvious one, hence it will not affect the stats in overall.

For example, a certain team is +5.5 against the favorite team, and the favorite team had a comfortable lead of 7 points already which made him cover since there's few seconds left in the game, but.. .when refs made a bad call (foul) against the favorite team and sink all the 2 FT before the game is over.

so the game will end like 5 points win by the favorite but since they are giving -5.5, they lose.

What I'm trying to explain is the bad calls of the refs or those trash minutes that players are still dying to score though not necessary anymore.

Clear act of rigging that may gamblers lose their bet.

Reality wise it's really happening, there are bad calls that being initialized that changed the outcome of the game, that certain scenario
only showed that there are other ways to wrecked the gambling industry, refs and those who are part of this underground business are
capable to do this and safely not being caught.
Though still rumors and hearsay as there are no evidence but ain't hard to see that we all witnessed this from those previous games that
take place within the league.

[sotoshihero]

There are questionable calls but when the refs do that, we're all thinking that it's part of the rig or any fixed match.

It really happens even in crucial games and in the finals but I don't think that can be said as rig, a ref can make a mistake too.

I think its more on hearsay because we/many people watch how the game is played but of course we cant deny that in some instances we can say unfair. Also, I consider human error too... I think its too ridiculous for a national games like an NBA to be rigged but who knows. A possibility maybe a player will be offered not to play well in favor of their rival but still its a shallow move.

[Janation]

Even how good the management the league have, there are always people who will do and offer
this kind of illegal business, money dictates and if it's really huge it's hard to resist.

We never know, right?

I am not doubting the reputation NBA had but I doubt that they are 100% clean when it comes to contexts like these. It might be players, referees, owners or managers, or other people that could influence someone, and as he said, if money dictates and if it is really that huge or maybe threaten, I don't think people would be able to resist and just put down their reputation.

[freedomgo]

Even how good the management the league have, there are always people who will do and offer
this kind of illegal business, money dictates and if it's really huge it's hard to resist.

We never know, right?

I am not doubting the reputation NBA had but I doubt that they are 100% clean when it comes to contexts like these. It might be players, referees, owners or managers, or other people that could influence someone, and as he said, if money dictates and if it is really that huge or maybe threaten, I don't think people would be able to resist and just put down their reputation.

Money, yes, that's all about the money, players could rig the game for them to win money from their bet outside, even the refs.

The rules of the NBA is, gamblers are not allowed to gamble on games they are playing, not sure if they can gamble with other games as it would result to a possible conflict of interest and we have seen that in movies where suddenly a good scorer failed to score, so that create some doubts from us from the sports we love but that would remain a doubt since it's hard to prove the conspiracy within.

[boyptc]

There are questionable calls but when the refs do that, we're all thinking that it's part of the rig or any fixed match.

It really happens even in crucial games and in the finals but I don't think that can be said as rig, a ref can make a mistake too.

I think its more on hearsay because we/many people watch how the game is played but of course we cant deny that in some instances we can say unfair. Also, I consider human error too... I think its too ridiculous for a national games like an NBA to be rigged but who knows. A possibility maybe a player will be offered not to play well in favor of their rival but still its a shallow move.

We have our own judgment and call whether a call is questionable or not.

But to say just because of that questionable call, you'll distinguish that it's a rigged league. It doesn't go like that and don't be quick in judging just because of those calls.

[Botnake]

There are questionable calls but when the refs do that, we're all thinking that it's part of the rig or any fixed match.

It really happens even in crucial games and in the finals but I don't think that can be said as rig, a ref can make a mistake too.

I think its more on hearsay because we/many people watch how the game is played but of course we cant deny that in some instances we can say unfair. Also, I consider human error too... I think its too ridiculous for a national games like an NBA to be rigged but who knows. A possibility maybe a player will be offered not to play well in favor of their rival but still its a shallow move.

We have our own judgment and call whether a call is questionable or not.

But to say just because of that questionable call, you'll distinguish that it's a rigged league. It doesn't go like that and don't be quick in judging just because of those calls.

Referees are just humans too, though they make the judgement to call a foul or not in a play, they can also make mistakes too, even the easy call, we also makes mistakes just like a player going for an uncontested lay up but still failed to shoot the ball, it happened, but then we can't stop people from making their own speculation.

[boyptc]

Referees are just humans too, though they make the judgement to call a foul or not in a play, they can also make mistakes too, even the easy call, we also makes mistakes just like a player going for an uncontested lay up but still failed to shoot the ball, it happened, but then we can't stop people from making their own speculation.

All are right.

The speculations of others it to be rigged can't be stop though. With mistakes committed by refs, they will have hard time removing that thought just because of it.

Still, with good or bad calls, can't determine everything in NBA as what others are trying to think.

[Hamphser]

Referees are just humans too, though they make the judgement to call a foul or not in a play, they can also make mistakes too, even the easy call, we also makes mistakes just like a player going for an uncontested lay up but still failed to shoot the ball, it happened, but then we can't stop people from making their own speculation.

All are right.

The speculations of others it to be rigged can't be stop though. With mistakes committed by refs, they will have hard time removing that thought just because of it.

Still, with good or bad calls, can't determine everything in NBA as what others are trying to think.

Everyone do have their own jurisdiction or conclusion towards those calls.We might understand for some several calls on not to be right or odd but if the severity would continue then thats
the time that everyone would really raise up their eyebrows that something is really happening into this game. Game can be rigged but for sure it would really be applied into several
games because if they do it on often manner then trust to the entire basketball organization will be shattered down.It isnt called a game but rather a business.