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When David Stern became commish in 1984, he already understood the $$ that could be made from the successes of Tragic Johnson and Larry Bird.
Michael Jordan joined the NBA that same year, and soon thereafter Stern set about to establish what later became known as the "Jordan Rules." Refs were covertly instructed to officiate games in such a way that Stern-approved "superstars" and large-market teams were given favorable treatment whenever possible.
The only thing surprising to me is that this slimy, dirty, not-so-little secret took so long to be uncovered and brought to the attention of the general public. I hope that a full-blown scandal, involving the majority of league zebras, supervisors of officials, coaches, players, owners and the commish himself is the result.
Michael Jordan joined the NBA that same year, and soon thereafter Stern set about to establish what later became known as the "Jordan Rules." Refs were covertly instructed to officiate games in such a way that Stern-approved "superstars" and large-market teams were given favorable treatment whenever possible.
The only thing surprising to me is that this slimy, dirty, not-so-little secret took so long to be uncovered and brought to the attention of the general public. I hope that a full-blown scandal, involving the majority of league zebras, supervisors of officials, coaches, players, owners and the commish himself is the result.