Tim Donaghy Interview with SBR.tv

Holtgetsback · 05-26-10, 06:33 AM

cleaveland · 05-26-10, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by cleaveland

Can someone explain to me how the following quote from Tim Donaghy's book wouldn't directly affect the number of points scored in the game? I wonder if the ref who instigated the "first foul of the game" game wasn't betting on the under? That game would set the tone toward the under every time and as all know games that start off with a low scoring first few minutes tend to stay low scoring the whole game... Who wouldn't bet the under if they knew the "first foul of the game" game was gonna be played?

Does anyone really believe Donaghy wouldn't have bet the under if he knew the "first foul of the game" game was gonna be played? I say he would have FOR SURE!!!!... He said in the interview that he was betting based on a 4 or 5 point advantage and this game could give you a much bigger advantage than that on the total.

The technical foul game would give you a slight advantage on the first half over/under, first half ATS, and game ATS as well.

Come to think of it, the "first foul of the game" game would you give you a HUGE advantage on the first quarter over/under.

The technical foul game would you give you a big advantage on the first quarter ATS.

My guess is that when the refs "let them play" they're betting on the under at least some of the time. When the refs "call it tight" they're on the over at least some of the time.

If I did an interview with Donaghy I'd ask if there were games being played that he didn't mention in his book, how often the games he mentioned were being played and by whom, I would ask specific questions about things like this quote:

From my earliest involvement with Bavetta, I learned that he likes to keep games close, and that when a team gets down by double-digit points, he helps the players save face. He accomplishes this act of mercy by quietly, and frequently, blowing the whistle on the team that's having the better night. Team fouls suddenly become one-sided between the contestants, and the score begins to tighten up. That's the way Dick Bavetta referees a game — and everyone in the league knew it.

Fellow referee Danny Crawford attended Michael Jordan's Flight School Camp years ago and later told me that he had long conversations with other referees and NBA players about how Bavetta propped up weak teams. Danny told me that Jordan himself said that everyone in the league knew that Bavetta cheated in games and that the players and coaches just hoped he would be cheating for them on game night. Cheating? That's a very strong word to use in any sentence that includes the name Dick Bavetta. Is the conscious act of helping a team crawl back into a contest "cheating"? The credo of referees from high school to the NBA is "call them like you see them." Of course, that's a lot different than purposely calling more fouls against one team as opposed to another. Did Bavetta have a hidden agenda? Or was he the ultimate company man, making sure the NBA and its fans got a competitive game most times he was on

the court?

Studying under Dick Bavetta for 13 years was like pursuing a graduate degree in advanced game manipulation. He knew how to marshal the tempo and tone of a game better than any referee in the league, by far. He also knew how to take subtle — and not so subtle — cues from the NBA front office and extend a playoff series or, worse yet, change the complexion of that series.

cleaveland · 05-26-10, 07:39 AM

Also, why in the hell is the FBI acting as the police force for the NBA?

Did anyone catch how Donaghy said the FBI told him the NBA was upset about him picking games?

Does the FBI have a relationship with the NBA that we don't know about?

Why can't Donaghy bet now that he has nothing to do with the NBA?

The SBR interview was like a Public Relations whitewash! The SBR interview was totally superficial!

Where were the probing questions?

compaqDikk · 05-26-10, 03:42 PM

thezbar · 05-26-10, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by Brock Landers

he's a true degenerate...working at a gambling addiction place, and still picking games and going on SBR to do interviews.

One of the true GAMBLAS if there every was one. May be a 2nd cousin of "Sick Gambler"

If being in treatment is a legal requirement of his probation he has no business picking games on the radio or any contact with gambling related sites like SBR. Either he isn't taking his recovery serious or is somewhat stupid. Doesn't he realize the power of SBR? Once 60 minutes gets wind of this Loskak will be part of the CBS follow up segment several months down the road.
The smarter play would be to wait out his probation, then open his tout service.

Dark Horse · 05-26-10, 05:00 PM

Good stuff!

Donaghy is one of my heroes.

How did you get in contact with him?

Bluehorseshoe · 05-26-10, 05:30 PM

Nice interview. By they way, how long before Tim starts a tout service????

thechaoz · 05-26-10, 05:51 PM

This guy is good. Calling the phoenix wins at home and magic stealing one in Boston. SO sick

elgreco · 05-26-10, 06:00 PM

I couldn't watch an NBA game for over a month after reading his book. We discussed it a little bit in this thread: http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-ta...nt-rigged.html

elgreco · 05-26-10, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by sharpcat

Wow did he really go 13-1 I have never heard of anybody other than the great Brandon Lang going 13-1

I'm sure a lot of people here have gone on runs like that. Personally, I went on a 17-2 run last College Football season. Too bad I pissed it all away being cocky and lacking MM skills. I'm still bitter

LiMiTz3 · 05-26-10, 06:20 PM

He ruined basketball.

stealthyburrito · 05-26-10, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by Dark Horse

Good stuff!

Donaghy is one of my heroes.

How did you get in contact with him?

its fairly easy to get an interview with the guy, he's attention starved.

MarlinsFan2212 · 05-26-10, 11:10 PM

wow

maquina · 05-26-10, 11:19 PM

[COLOR=#000000! important]nice interview

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biggamer3 · 05-26-10, 11:36 PM

Peter did you really ask him in the beginning "why is everyone mad at you?" and "who was compromising the integrity of the game, it wasnt you"?

Holy shit Peter, sure its a good score for a forum but Donaghy knew what he was doing and was dead wrong

flyingillini · 05-27-10, 12:33 AM

In his book does he go into the subject of doing cocaine at all? I am curious to hear about that. If anyone knows please let me know. It depends if I go buy a copy of his book or not. Will SBR sell his book in the SBR Store?

FrozenMAN · 05-27-10, 12:47 AM

pretty solid interview...nice job SBR, impressive

beanbag · 05-27-10, 01:38 AM

good job guys!

Maxmillion · 05-27-10, 02:01 AM

I think I am going to get his book

illmatick · 05-27-10, 04:09 AM

nice interview

bbenson011 · 05-27-10, 09:49 AM

great interview! book is a awsome read as well...

pilike · 05-27-10, 12:03 PM

interesting

shock11 · 05-27-10, 11:01 PM

Tim Donaghy is a nice guy

Manaconda · 05-27-10, 11:05 PM

i saw his book in barnes and noble one day and picked it up, read the first few paragraphs and had to buy it, but its been 2 weeks now and i still havent picked it back up to read it

time to turn some pages

illmatick · 05-28-10, 12:29 AM

probably on the celtics tomorrow

thezbar · 05-28-10, 01:03 AM

Timmy D. is making the rounds ! Interviewed on Don best T.V. {I'm on an e-mail list} and discussed Game 5 of the Boston/Magic series.http://tv.donbest.com/other/tim-donaghy-1638/

stealthyburrito · 05-28-10, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by flyingillini

In his book does he go into the subject of doing cocaine at all? I am curious to hear about that. If anyone knows please let me know. It depends if I go buy a copy of his book or not. Will SBR sell his book in the SBR Store?

yes for 350 points.

Art Vandeleigh · 05-28-10, 01:56 AM

More interesting than the 60 Minutes piece on him. Well done HG.

Extra Innings · 05-28-10, 02:09 AM

Originally posted by thezbar

Timmy D. is making the rounds ! Interviewed on Don best T.V. {I'm on an e-mail list} and discussed Game 5 of the Boston/Magic series.http://tv.donbest.com/other/tim-donaghy-1638/

very good video

remmy358 · 05-28-10, 08:04 AM

loshak is a clown. sucking donaghys balls, esp in the first part trying to make it seem like tim did nothing wrong and did not compromise the integrity of the game...clown.

bbenson011 · 05-28-10, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by remmy358

loshak is a clown. sucking donaghys balls, esp in the first part trying to make it seem like tim did nothing wrong and did not compromise the integrity of the game...clown.

lol

remmy358 · 05-28-10, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by cleaveland

Also, why in the hell is the FBI acting as the police force for the NBA?

Did anyone catch how Donaghy said the FBI told him the NBA was upset about him picking games?

Does the FBI have a relationship with the NBA that we don't know about?

Why can't Donaghy bet now that he has nothing to do with the NBA?

The SBR interview was like a Public Relations whitewash! The SBR interview was totally superficial!

Where were the probing questions?

agreed, i'm sorry i even wasted my time on it....

investor · 05-28-10, 10:25 AM

kind of funny that after all he's been through, he's doing an interview for a sportsbook review forum. Hmmm....

jetsjets1028 · 05-28-10, 11:02 AM

how the heck did u guys do that wow..

Scorpion · 05-29-10, 01:24 PM

in game 5 orlando got the calls
in game 6 boston got the calls
no doubt about it, the refs are deciding the games in the NBA, and they have been doing it for a long time