And Kobe Bryant is at the center of it all, regarding trade rumors that is. Of course, I'd love it if the Knicks could get him for say Stephon Marbury and anybody else not named David Lee, but that's highly unlikely. BTW, my pick to win it all is the Pistons over Dallas in 7.
David Stern's league is already suffering from low TV ratings, poor image problems, overpaid players and dumb on-court rules that cost teams championships. But the idea of a ref betting on games and possibly engaging in point-shaving takes the NBA's problems to another level. And If it turns out to be true than Stern needs to resign.
Crawford deserved his suspension. His actions, which included challenging Tim Duncan to a fight, were over the top. Yet, I never thought that Stern would come down on him like he did. Good for Stern and good for the NBA.
