Do you believe NBA is rigged?

[stadus]

Still, if you were to view it in an objective way, why would referees need more money when they officiate such games with big salaries right?

The very easy answer for that is they are greedy, they want to make more money as they were never satisfied. It's human nature but doing it in a bad way is not good as it affects the integrity of the game, and one thing, getting a good salary does not guarantee a person will do his job honestly.

[traderethereum]

Still, if you were to view it in an objective way, why would referees need more money when they officiate such games with big salaries right?

The very easy answer for that is they are greedy, they want to make more money as they were never satisfied. It's human nature but doing it in a bad way is not good as it affects the integrity of the game, and one thing, getting a good salary does not guarantee a person will do his job honestly.

I agree with what @stadus said.
A human is never satisfied, and even they get big salaries from their jobs, they will search for the other way to make more money.
Only people are honest and have integrity, which can do their jobs without greed because they know that the will to make more money will never be enough.
Rigged or not, we never know because they will not tell the public about that unless there is an investigation in that committee.
But I don't think that the person in that circle will let the investigation because they will keep that secret.

[freedomgo]

Still, if you were to view it in an objective way, why would referees need more money when they officiate such games with big salaries right?

The very easy answer for that is they are greedy, they want to make more money as they were never satisfied. It's human nature but doing it in a bad way is not good as it affects the integrity of the game, and one thing, getting a good salary does not guarantee a person will do his job honestly.

I agree with what @stadus said.
A human is never satisfied, and even they get big salaries from their jobs, they will search for the other way to make more money.
Only people are honest and have integrity, which can do their jobs without greed because they know that the will to make more money will never be enough.
Rigged or not, we never know because they will not tell the public about that unless there is an investigation in that committee.
But I don't think that the person in that circle will let the investigation because they will keep that secret.

To give us an idea on how much NBA refs are making, we should read this.
How much does an NBA referee earn?

Unlike the salaries of the players, the salary of a referee is usually not known. The average annual salary of an NBA referee ranges from $150,000 to $550,000. Like any other job, it varies with experience. According to Career Trend, new referees begin at $600 per game or $250,000 per year. After about three to five years of being a referee, one can become professional. A professional or a seasoned referee earns $3,500 per game or $500,000 annually.

Big amount already but lower than what NBA players are making, and if NBA players who got a good contract can still be broke, it could happen to refs as well if they are not living according to their income, and that would result them to make illegal activities as they have all the opportunity to manipulate the game.

[Golftech]

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.

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

Share your opinion and if you have some proof, kindly post.

Nope there are some cases in games but that doesn't mean it is the whole NBA who is being rigged.in all organization there are leakages and bad member but this is not the whole congregation .
NBA is still fair and truth in each games specially now that the championship is near to end.

[Oceat]

I would say it's rigged but not totally. What I mean is some part of the game is questionable even though audiences saw what happened but referees didn't do anything or suddenly called a foul or something when the other team is just purely acting(flopping).

If that's your only basis then you can't call it a rig.

A rigged game is 100% sure to win. What you are pointing was happening at both teams. And flopping is a tactic and strategy to trick the referees especially at their blind spot. It's not a tool for a rigged game.

Even how good the flop is, it won't give an assurance that the supposed winning team will win on that match.

What if I told you flopping is part of their strategy to doesn't make the "obvious"?

Yeah, I know it's a 100% win but a lot of factorsf for making the game to look as rigged. One example is the referees turning blind eyes a.k.a. "throwing the game" when there's something wrong. People doesn't really care if it is a rigged game or not as long as they win and that's enough for them.

[lebregone]

NBA is very famous around the globe and the chances that it is being rigged is very less knowing that it can surely affect their reputation if they are going to do it as  there are many bettors or followers in NBA games.

I understand those bettors who says that NBA is being rigged but I don't think the same because it is very obvious if they are going to do it and their sponsors will not like it for sure.

[goldade]

I do not actually believe the NBA is being or can be rigged. It's a great league and very popular around the globe. Their reputation is at stake if such things happen.
However, if it's being rigged then it's definitely of immense advantages to bettors who know of it. If it's being rigged, then you're at least 90% sure of the result of every game which puts you at an advantage in placing your bets.
Just like every other thing that's got an advantage also has a disadvantage, means that if it's being rigged and of course with only a small percentage of bettors aware of this, it put the remaining larger percentage at a disadvantage in placing their bets.

[Lanatsa]

I do not actually believe the NBA is being or can be rigged. It's a great league and very popular around the globe. Their reputation is at stake if such things happen.
However, if it's being rigged then it's definitely of immense advantages to bettors who know of it. If it's being rigged, then you're at least 90% sure of the result of every game which puts you at an advantage in placing your bets.
Just like every other thing that's got an advantage also has a disadvantage, means that if it's being rigged and of course with only a small percentage of bettors aware of this, it put the remaining larger percentage at a disadvantage in placing their bets.

Knowing these information would always come with a cost and you cant just see this information casually if ever NBA is rigged.Who knows right?

Every sports events can be rigged but I do agree into the point that they wont just be really that too desperate on making out fixed games because they do
know that reputation is at stake.

But there are really some situations that you can really have the thought specially if the referee is making some bullshit calls.

[Stedsm]

If it's rigged, it means the outcome of the matches is already fixed, then those who get the insider info about such games are sureshot winners and we are at a disadvantage because it is something that's already been discussed and decided between a few people but we don't have any idea about what is going to happen.

I don't really believe NBA is rigged! I mean, are you talking about shot to shot? Or the free throws? Or the teams that win the match(es)? Tbh, these basketball players are paid super handsome amounts to play those matches in the basketball courts, how can their ^dignity^ be even bought when they have already been paid such hefty amounts before?

[traderethereum]

To give us an idea on how much NBA refs are making, we should read this.
How much does an NBA referee earn?

That is a lot of money for the referee. But as I said, the human will never satisfy with that, and they will use the other way to get more money.
But I think that will not make sense if the referee manipulates the match because they are bond with the rule, and if they do that, I think they can get fired by the association.
The income between the referee and the player will be different because the player is a star at the stadium.
And no matter if that referee is famous and has a fan, that will not be bigger than the player, so the player's income will still be bigger.

[Sanitough]

What do you think about the Lakers vs Heat game 3? Was it rigged to extend the series?

Davis who are very consistent all in the playoffs has suddenly not so effective in this game, he was into early foul trouble and he committed many turnovers. I don't know exactly his average but I guess that was like 30+ points but in this game only scored 15 points.

[Mauser]

If it's rigged, it means the outcome of the matches is already fixed, then those who get the insider info about such games are sureshot winners and we are at a disadvantage because it is something that's already been discussed and decided between a few people but we don't have any idea about what is going to happen.

I don't really believe NBA is rigged! I mean, are you talking about shot to shot? Or the free throws? Or the teams that win the match(es)? Tbh, these basketball players are paid super handsome amounts to play those matches in the basketball courts, how can their ^dignity^ be even bought when they have already been paid such hefty amounts before?

I agree, the NBA just can't be completely rigged. Maybe there is one or two bad apples but the hole NBA is just too big to be rigged. The money in NBA comes from the fans. Imagine if the news break that a team is losing on purpose just to make some money when betting. I am pretty sure non of the fans would actually watch the games anymore, buy anymore tickets to live games, will nevery buy any merchandise again, and so. It would be the death sentence to a team if such information would become public.

[Questat]

What do you think about the Lakers vs Heat game 3? Was it rigged to extend the series?

All is fair, it's played fair, maybe I don't see anything wrong because I am bias and maybe you see something wrong as you love the Lakers to win.

Davis who are very consistent all in the playoffs has suddenly not so effective in this game, he was into early foul trouble and he committed many turnovers. I don't know exactly his average but I guess that was like 30+ points but in this game only scored 15 points.

Everyone has their off night, everyone, including Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan which are already legendary in the NBA, so I call this as just an ordinary game, that's just my own observation though.

[Darkelf11]

What do you think about the Lakers vs Heat game 3? Was it rigged to extend the series?
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Ineffectiveness of a player to a single game does not mean that there was some agreement to rigged the game. For team like Miami and Lakers, I won't believe that they will allow themselves to rig any final game. This is a championship series, there we 4-0 sweep on NBA Finals' history, it's a clean win for Miami, they have their own talents and skills they can still win over Lakers despite their experience. It's not rigged, congrats to Miami, but if I were to ask, I think Lakers will take the championship this season.

[Sanitough]

What do you think about the Lakers vs Heat game 3? Was it rigged to extend the series?

All is fair, it's played fair, maybe I don't see anything wrong because I am bias and maybe you see something wrong as you love the Lakers to win.

Well, I respect your opinion, it's just that I'm seeing something that's what I lay some proof that the two best players in the team were having a bad night in terms of turnovers. Lakers had 19 TO, and 13 of that are coming from the best two players, that doesn't look normal for some people, like me. lol

Davis who are very consistent all in the playoffs has suddenly not so effective in this game, he was into early foul trouble and he committed many turnovers. I don't know exactly his average but I guess that was like 30+ points but in this game only scored 15 points.

Everyone has their off night, everyone, including Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan which are already legendary in the NBA, so I call this as just an ordinary game, that's just my own observation though.

Yes of course, but this is different IMO, the refs are in favor with the Heat in this game, that's obvious.

[imstillthebest]

What do you think about the Lakers vs Heat game 3? Was it rigged to extend the series?
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Ineffectiveness of a player to a single game does not mean that there was some agreement to rigged the game. For team like Miami and Lakers, I won't believe that they will allow themselves to rig any final game. This is a championship series, there we 4-0 sweep on NBA Finals' history, it's a clean win for Miami, they have their own talents and skills they can still win over Lakers despite their experience. It's not rigged, congrats to Miami, but if I were to ask, I think Lakers will take the championship this season.

really 4-0 ? wow but i guess that is more suspicious and many fans will say its riged than those who have a critical wins but we can also see it on thier game play .

if its too obvious that players are not cooperating to win then that can be a sign that its riged but if the game looks verry normal , that wont be suspicious .

they say gambling is riged but nba isnt really a gambling but its a sports although many people likes to use it for gambling  . nba management are aware with that , so who knows?

[Stedsm]

I agree, the NBA just can't be completely rigged. Maybe there is one or two bad apples but the hole NBA is just too big to be rigged. The money in NBA comes from the fans. Imagine if the news break that a team is losing on purpose just to make some money when betting. I am pretty sure non of the fans would actually watch the games anymore, buy anymore tickets to live games, will nevery buy any merchandise again, and so. It would be the death sentence to a team if such information would become public.

TBH, if NBA is rigged, then:

- Every person who wins a merchandise in the game is fixed

- Every person who gets a chance to play basketball on the court before the start of the game and between halftime and wins some stuff is fixed

- Every person who wins an autograph of their favorite player is fixed

- Even NBA draft lottery is fixed

But to that death sentence thing, I never heard such type of punishments ever given to any team ever before but yeah, if not in a literal meaning but the way people will treat those players of that team, then yeah it'll definitely be worth a death statement to those players who would have sold their dignity for some money. I bet players get paid extrmely high enough they can't really be bought by anyone else under any circumstances.

[batang_bitcoin]

What do you think about the Lakers vs Heat game 3? Was it rigged to extend the series?
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Ineffectiveness of a player to a single game does not mean that there was some agreement to rigged the game. For team like Miami and Lakers, I won't believe that they will allow themselves to rig any final game. This is a championship series, there we 4-0 sweep on NBA Finals' history, it's a clean win for Miami, they have their own talents and skills they can still win over Lakers despite their experience. It's not rigged, congrats to Miami, but if I were to ask, I think Lakers will take the championship this season.

I also do think so. The game's not rigged and it's crucial for the teams and they'll do their best to get the ring this season as it's something special because it's on the bubble and we're on the pandemic. The situation is different from any other championships due to the world's condition. Others will start to think that this is rigged if the game is able to reach until game 7. But that's no basis at all, most of the championships are very mental and physical draining, it's like they are swaying from both sides of the seesaw.

[Oasisman]

Well, this is such a hot and intriguing topic considering some of the NBA fans are thinking the NBA finals series is being rigged.
Some even says, the NBA purposely let the Lakers lose game 3 because of this.
https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2020/10/nba-finals-ratings-record-low-audience-game-1/
Extending the series and avoiding the obvious mismatch could boost the audience in the coming games.

Rigging an NBA game comes with a lot of factors, and one thing I noticed of how the game is being rigged is through;
1. Coach - will get rid and change of his normal rotation.
2. Players - will deliver such bad game like they don't normally do.
3. Referees - manipulating violation calls.
There is no fixed score, but a fixed winner.

Nevertheless, I still have more than half of my faith that NBA isn't rigged.

[carlfebz2]

Well, this is such a hot and intriguing topic considering some of the NBA fans are thinking the NBA finals series is being rigged.
Some even says, the NBA purposely let the Lakers lose game 3 because of this.
https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2020/10/nba-finals-ratings-record-low-audience-game-1/
Extending the series and avoiding the obvious mismatch could boost the audience in the coming games.

Rigging an NBA game comes with a lot of factors, and one thing I noticed of how the game is being rigged is through;
1. Coach - will get rid and change of his normal rotation.
2. Players - will deliver such bad game like they don't normally do.
3. Referees - manipulating violation calls.
There is no fixed score, but a fixed winner.

Nevertheless, I still have more than half of my faith that NBA isn't rigged.

Try to look into those youtube videos on that Game 3 highlights or full game which you would really see majority of comments talking about this Game 3 is cooked.

I cant really blame them yet i do still have the doubts even some said that it is impossible for rigging it out but you can really differentiate the performance of Lakers players
when they do play in game 1 and game 2. You can see the energy plus the unpredictable passes and rotation but this time we havent seen such thing.

Where you can really presume out that theres something wrong with this game.We cant really blame our minds on having those thoughts yet we've been expecting a sweep
here basing of between the capabilities of Lakers plus having an injury trouble team of Heat.Who would expect?