Are People actually Dumb enough to believe the NBA is Rigged?

[nyplayer33]

simple solution, sports is rigged or not fair=dont watch it anymore

[James Marques]

Not relevant, one side of the "sun argument" has a body of knowledge, that doesn't apply here. Here evidence has only been presented by the "rigged" side (scanty evidence at best, not repeatable) . The "not fixed" crew has provided no evidence whatsoever.

As if that kindergarten logic required rebuttal, there you go pal.

[ChiLLx]

People talk about the under in IND-MIA yesterday? West happily missing the FT with no time remaining to go UNDER 184 by 1 point.

[James Marques]

People talk about the under in IND-MIA yesterday? West happily missing the FT with no time remaining to go UNDER 184 by 1 point.

And I had under 183 and pushed. These prove absolutely nothing. If I told you right now exactly how to judge totals you'd be damn close every game too. It's not rocket science.

[KVB]

"Let's operate under the assumption that prolonging each series is in the NBA's best interest, for ratings sake. So let's assume that is the NBA's endgame."


This assumption is baseless. Even if the league scripted games, why do so many people ASSUME the motives? Why are there so many "know-it-alls"
Your assumption has little merit.

[James Marques]

"Let's operate under the assumption that prolonging each series is in the NBA's best interest, for ratings sake. So let's assume that is the NBA's endgame."


This assumption is baseless. Even if the league scripted games, why do so many people ASSUME the motives? Why are there so many "know-it-alls"
Your assumption has little merit.

It's your assumption, not mine. My assumption is quite simple: the players play hard every game, and try to win every game. Your assumption is significantly more complicated. Which, by my understanding of the universe, is why it is fundamentally wrong.

Edit: maybe it isn't "your" assumption. But it is the only logical conclusion one can draw if a kook assumes sports are rigged. There has to be a reason. Money makes the most sense.

[KVB]

Not my assumption, sir. You must have the wrong poster. I do not agree with that.

[KVB]

I would ASSUME that if every series went to game 7, it would not be in the interest of the league as people would cry "the NBA is rigged."

[James Marques]

I would ASSUME that if every series went to game 7, it would not be in the interest of the league as people would cry "the NBA is rigged."

So what is your position then? Maybe I do have you confused...

[KVB]

It's your assumption, not mine. My assumption is quite simple: the players play hard every game, and try to win every game. Your assumption is significantly more complicated. Which, by my understanding of the universe, is why it is fundamentally wrong.

Edit: maybe it isn't "your" assumption. But it is the only logical conclusion one can draw if a kook assumes sports are rigged. There has to be a reason. Money makes the most sense.

It is not the only logical conclusion that can be drawn, it is the immediate, lazy, juvenile conclusion. Logical...barely.

[James Marques]

It is not the only logical conclusion that can be drawn, it is the immediate, lazy, juvenile conclusion. Logical...barely.

Please elaborate.... please refute my numbers. Please do anything but offer conjecture.

[KVB]

So what is your position then? Maybe I do have you confused...

I come from the position of REASON.

I have far too much experience to come from anywhere else. My picture is large, I can see the forest as I have climbed a tree or two. Best of all, I can see many other bettors running into trees in the forest below.

[KVB]

Please elaborate.... please refute my numbers. Please do anything but offer conjecture.

Your numbers are commendable, I actually liked that analysis. We could get along.
It's the assumption that I feel is shortsighted but elaboration will not occur in a pubic forum. I'm not stupid.

[James Marques]

I come from the position of REASON.

I have far too much experience to come from anywhere else. My picture is large, I can see the forest as I have climbed a tree or two. Best of all, I can see many other bettors running into trees in the forest below.

Yet, you said absolutely nothing. Thanks Voltaire.

[James Marques]

Your numbers are commendable, I actually liked that analysis. We could get along.
It's the assumption that I feel is shortsighted but elaboration will not occur in a pubic forum. I'm not stupid.

I appreciate that. Thank you. Having said that, I track numbers for a living. It is also how I gamble. So fundamentally, you'll understand why I don't listen to kook theories that I can easily see are a part of normal variance.

[KVB]

Yet, you said absolutely nothing. Thanks Voltaire.

You're right, I know that was wrong, but I couldn't help it. I apologize but you won't get much out of me here, not in this thread at least.

[KVB]

I appreciate that. Thank you. Having said that, I track numbers for a living. It is also how I gamble. So fundamentally, you'll understand why I don't listen to kook theories that I can easily see are a part of normal variance.

Expand your picture...what if, and just what if, the "rig" was designed to comply with normal variance. Ever consider that?

[James Marques]

You're right, I know that was wrong, but I couldn't help it. I apologize but you won't get much out of me here, not in this thread at least.

Well damn it now I'm intrigued... PM my sometime and I'd love to continue this conversation.

[James Marques]

Expand your picture...what if, and just what if, the "rig" was designed to comply with normal variance. Ever consider that?

Good answer! But I don't believe variance in sports is actually "normal." Again, I'm over this thread.... we can discuss it another time.

[KVB]

Good answer! But I don't believe variance in sports is actually "normal." Again, I'm over this thread.... we can discuss it another time.

That should tell you something right there.
Good Night

[James Marques]

That should tell you something right there.
Good Night

I didn't concede anything. It tells nothing. You have yet to prove one point. But hey, Good Luck With That.

[Eddy Munny]

I apologize but you won't get much out of me here, not in this thread at least.

So what's the point of registering an account for the sole purpose of posting in this thread, and then turning around and withholding opinions? Were you just trying to arrange a date with James Marques?

[James Marques]

So what's the point of registering an account for the sole purpose of posting in this thread, and then turning around and withholding information? Were you just trying to arrange a date with James Marques?

Let him have it, man. My numbers and logic are sound... he cant beat me.

[sballen]

How is that proof? The goal is ensuring a win for extended series not creating close games for purposes of drama which could easily backfire.

Yet the heat game the other night was rigged in the pacers favor? That was a close game wasn't it? Man you conspiracy theorists contradict yourselves constantly yet are too ignorant to admit it. Laughable even for 10 year old standards.

[sballen]

I won't even dignify that statement with a rebuttal. It stands on its own idiocy.

[sballen]

I come from the position of REASON.

I have far too much experience to come from anywhere else. My picture is large, I can see the forest as I have climbed a tree or two. Best of all, I can see many other bettors running into trees in the forest below.

thats your reason? You said some vague statement that means absolutely nothing. Hahahahahahahaha. Man i couldnt make this shit up if i tried.

[DUBnation]

It's the assumption that I feel is shortsighted but elaboration will not occur in a pubic forum.

lol

[jpot34]

Dude you sound ridiculous. I'm willing to bet that even that average sports conspiracy theorist isn't in your corner right now. So your taking the position that game 3 was rigged because Ibaka had 4 blocks. Unbelievable. You should just stop posting.

"Hey everyone: I've got the smoking gun. The NBA is rigged and I can prove it. I watched a game the other night and one of the best shot blockers in the league was blocking shots. It defies explanation. Extra, extra... read all about it!"

Your thoughts are sheltered. Break the chain that binds you!

[Eddy Munny]

Your thoughts are sheltered. Break the chain that binds you!

I guess "sheltered" thoughts beat idiotic ones any day of the week. The chain that binds me must be strangling you half to death.

Don't tell me you also believe Ibaka's performance was scripted. Please don't....... I can only take so much.

[jpot34]

Quick question to all you conspiracy theorists:

Why is it that the vast majority of you have low income jobs?

Answer: because the job market is rigged against you. The reason, you don't have a proper education is because ever since birth, the school system decided to rig it against you. Want proof? Well just look where you are. It certainly couldn't be because you assclowns take NO responsibility for your actions.

You're an arrogant jagoff!

[jpot34]

I guess "sheltered" thoughts beat idiotic ones any day of the week. The chain that binds me must be strangling you half to death.

Don't tell me you also believe Ibaka's performance was scripted. Please don't....... I can only take so much.

This sheet is way over your head if you think it's legit. You just haven't paid enough attention to 1000's of sporting events (NBA, NFL, CBB, CFB) over two decades. The truth is in that puddin.

[KVB]

I didn't concede anything. It tells nothing. You have yet to prove one point. But hey, Good Luck With That.

Sorry man, I said that to get you thinking, and then really did just mean, "good night." As in... have a good evening.
Here I really didn't even think we were at odds. No beef here and I don't think you "conceded" anything, I actually thought it was becoming a good conversation.
I also never argued with ANYONE's numbers. I liked your math.

[KVB]

thats your reason? You said some vague statement that means absolutely nothing. Hahahahahahahaha. Man i couldnt make this shit up if i tried.

No, it's not a reason, that's the position I come from, just like it says. Go ahead read the first sentence again. Then again. It was an answer to a question you obviously didn't read.

[KVB]

So what's the point of registering an account for the sole purpose of posting in this thread, and then turning around and withholding opinions? Were you just trying to arrange a date with James Marques?

I started this thread to edumuhcate sorority girl (the original poster) on the law and ask him to find an NBA representative, or anyone other than a fan who will say sports isn't scripted.

That poster stopped posting.

I'm really not in the argument (I'm well evolved past that), I just gave some facts and asked for some info.

[KVB]

***Meant to say register the account, Obviously, I did not start this thread.