Apparently, the FBI (that’s the real FBI, not the “Federal Body Inspectors”) is investigating an NBA referee for possible involvement in point shaving activities during the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons. The bets involved thousands of dollars. It seems the official in question had a gambling problem and was entangled with organized crime.
If these serious allegations turn out to be true, it will be yet another black eye for NBA officials, who have been under increased scrutiny and pressure over the past few years. At the very least, it might start to explain some of the crazy calls we’ve been seeing.
