He was more than willing to cooperate back when this happened, David Stern told him no then tried write him off as crazy in the media. It’s all fixed smh
Sheed was my fav player. Didn't act the way he did for clout, likes, etc. He was who he was. Very underrated as a player at North Carolina and in the league. Glad to see he is doing well.
Sheed is absolutely one of favorite college and pros.. I am glad that this interview and subsequent truth being told. I absolutely believe that both egos and corporate corruption took place, but sometimes Sheed just had to be right, and hurt his team with techs. Now, he may have been right in what he said, but sometimes couldn’t let go. I think Sheed is one of the best small/power forward /center.. There’s no doubt in my mind, that game 7 with the Lakers was on the refs.. they absolutely wanted the Lakers with Shaq and Kobe to get a Championship
That’s that Philly 🐶 in em! Gratz HS. My mom went to school with him. Definitely wasn’t doing it for clout. That was really him. Product of his environment
@@mickmcfarland7976 clearly not your favorite player cuz you referred to him as a small forward, he never once played that position . He was never not a big man who played big (he just shot the three ball to stretch the D and then wit b the pistons it would open lanes for Chauncey rip and tayshaun "
That Portland "screwjob" was absolutely coming from David Stern. He wanted Los Angeles in the finals for the market. Blazers up 16 going into the 4th and the Lakers magically shot 27 free throws in the 4th. That COULD NEVER happen if things were 'on the level' and it was the whole crew of refs, not him
@@nice1288the Jewish commissioner(s) do what they are told. Remember, LeBron isn't actually good enough to make 10 straight finals appearances, but he is, when it's good for business. A'la MJ, great for business, TB12 great for business, there is a reason the NFL kicked the Colts (Peyton Manning) out of the AFC EAST. ITS ALL ABOUT BUSINESS DOLLARS, REVENUE... HIGHER RATINGS MEANS MORE DOLLARS FROM TV CONTRACTS. SCRIPTED JUST LIKE WWE #SportsAreRigged
Of course not, adrenaline and the flow of the game like phantom fouls and playing in a western conference final on national television for an established league and your lead going away bc you’re attempting to play defense on the LA darlings probably had something to do with missing some shots. I’m sure the pressure an athlete feels knowing they are being officiated differently than their opponents who they aren’t allowed to play defense against had something to do with missing some shots. But great job pointing out Portland couldn’t persevere against the mighty lakers and the NBA screw job taking place, that’s totally on the Blazers I guess, like it’s only cheating if the blazers make their shots kinda thing. And it’s not like it ever happened again, two years later against the Kings, or against the Celtics years after that in the finals.
I was a diehard blazers fan back then..they went toe to toe LA !! I almost felt like the 4th quarter refereeing was alittle suspect..sheed my fave power forward off all time
Crazy how the players were vilified but it was the refs and the league who were the villains. Still no reconciliation, even Sheed and Bonz expressed to Tim how "lucky" he is for the second chance he's getting.
Donaghy s story about everything being controlled at the highest level referencing the US Atty and the FBI is dead on. That influence peddling goes all the way to the top of the DOJ and the way our country is run. Bonzi makes a great point about how hard these players worked to get to the NBA level only to get screwed. Sheed got screwed by the nba.
This is dope, frustrating, and impressive all in 1. Shoutout Sheed & Bonz. Buddy owes these players tens of millions. Crazy how these dudes was labeled thugs and the actual mobb was involved in fixing the NBA.
@@veniljackson47 the Lakers literally had 1 less foul called on them in a 7 game series. Was it supposed to be exactly even? Webber hit Fisher with a CLEAR illegal pick to get Bibby open for a game winner that wasn't called. But don't let the facts get in the way of your whining. If the NBA rigged games, the spurs wouldn't have been in the finals so often with how low their ratings always were.
This wasn’t just Tim by any stretch. He was the fall guy no doubt, the media targeted him because no one spoke up. The NBA was clearly involved in fixing games. Telling officials to make certain calls on certain players. Probability: one team will likely win over the other. Salute to Tim’s honesty
Look at Sheed man .. such an inspiration. He was such an amazing player tp watch and hearing him say his T's were on his own account shows how he has reached a level of enlightenment. Love to see Rasheed going on the air and being a grown man.
I have so much respect for Tim Donaghy after this interview, it take alot for anyone to be this open and honest while talking to the person he passed off the most.
Sheed and Bonzi, I'm glad to be subscribed and will become a faithful watcher!!! Tim D thanks for being brave enough to admit your mistakes and good luck to you moving forward.
Man this was some good stuff. I knew about Tim and was mad at him for what I felt was the reason the game is messed up but now I fully understand what he's saying about how deep this runs. He pretty much was 1 small fish in the ocean, that got caught and was singled out like everything was him. When in reality it was fully the whole NBA Referee commission and David Stern. Many of these refs just retired or are still referees for the NBA. Scott Foster should've definitely been gone.
I agree but I guarantee Foster will be the next “great” official and will replace Javie as ESPN’s “rules consultant” when he finally retires. That’s how you know this shit is still rigged and perhaps always was.
Dude, you two got an interview with Tim Donaghy after all the smoke that was between you is next level. Even if he was promoting a book, you have bytes to milk. Make the most of it. Excellent work!
Yo Sheed this ya boy SCOE from NELSON STREET i used to play basketball with you in Pastorious school yard. I’m diggin y’all’s podcast homie keep it up!!!
It's crazy how Sheed is able to sit down and talk about it. But shoutout to Tim too. Yeah he did these players dirty but he was not the only one yet he's the one pointed at who lost everything and still is able to show face and acknowledge what he did. That takes balls.
At 1st it looked like you guys were gonna have a softball interview, but I'm so glad I listened to the whole thing. An I salute you brothers...u asked the Quan made the statements that I wish u wudve...for that I'm posting this on my page n encouraging everyone I know to rock with u guys
It's crazy how huge this interview is because of the people in it and I'm just finding out it happened through a random RUclips auto play. How was this not given huge media attention on all the other NBA platforms? I know it's competition for airtime and views but this is something that all networks should have had takes about.
The other NBA platforms i.e all the smoke and the knuckle heads have guys the work for espn which shows nba games and it would mess with their bottom dollar. Always knew it wasn't just him to be honest. He couldn't do it by himself without someone else being involved.
Much Respect to this Podcast.Here sits 3 MEN.2 MEN ready to Forgive and Discuss their differences and 1 MAN who was the transgressor who Talked about his mistakes like a MAN.Respect
28:22 I'm so happy that he mentioned the Mavericks and the referees hate for Mark Cuban. It's always swept under the rug but it's obvious that they hate Cuban, and needlessly helped the Heat in 2006. Wade was great and unstoppable, there wasn't a need to give him literally 20 free throws attempts per game.
Sheed s instinct as a player against certain refs like Donaghy, knowing crooked refs when he dealt with them, is a critical point. Early in his career, he was a hothead, but my sense he smelled a rat with refs like Donaghy. Players that got screwed by the crooks in the NBA should sue it. Outrageous. Donaghy cannot apologize enough…….
Lol sue? It’s a game in a TEAM sport. Relax, they already getting paid millions. It’s clear you don’t even know what basketball is and what a wussy attitude to have thinking to sue anyone and everyone. Check your American privilege
Sheed Still does not get that the refs are not crooked but the league is crooked and that's why they fine players for speaking about refs its not rocket science man. Sheed is Mad at the wrong guy
My boy sent me this after I watched, "Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul", last night. I respect Donaghy's legit, contrite, apology. He became the fall guy.
Very informative interview and good to see how they all have grown from their respective obstacles. Real ones know and will never forget the greatness of Rasheed and Bonzi! Respect to Tim for revealing his role in the madness.
Aside from what happened on the court and all the calls that went against the Blazers I never understood why the media made such an issue of portraying Rasheed, Bonzi and other players on the team as delinquents or thugs, calling them the Jailblazers and now I understand why. Stern had people everywhere and there was nothing he'd like more than kicking out of the league people who were vocal against the BS refereeing and the overall corruption.
This was dope, that man directly affected these two high level athletes careers and earnings. Says alot about their character that they can talk with and about it with him. As he shows very little remorse for them. I applaud your efforts and the will it took not to get in his shit. Kuddos gentleman
Legit respect to Bonzi and Sheed for 1) creating a space whereby the future of the game can be better; as a shining light is the best disinfectant. And 2) for being living, breathing examples that men can both be tough as nails, while also seeing and welcoming and ensuring all benefit from open, civil, friendly, peaceful dialogue.
Yesh this was a great watch MUST WATCH FOR ANY SPORTS FAN IN TERMS OF THE REFS BEING TOLD WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN TERMS USING THAT TO REF THE GAME LATER THAT NIGHT. Everyone knows they get prepped, I never looked at it enough from Tim's side in terms of you could get fired/bonus for obviously not calling / calling what is said in that conference room in the morning before the game.
WOW!!!!! This show needs to have a segment on Inside The NBA!! Sheed n Bonzi along with Ballislife productions have a gold mine!!!!😮 Players need this as an inside view or at least entertainment!
Fast forward to 2022, referee Scott Foster has an obvious vendetta against Chris Paul but ESPN, FS1 and other sports media treat it like a running joke
Donaghy was just the fall guy and as he points out the corruption ran much deeper. There's no reason why Stern shouldn't have been in jail but the media who remembers the guy as the great guy responsible for the NBA's success as if the bastrad was on the level of Michael, Magic, Larry, Bill and Wilt. Really makes you wonder why.
Makes it hard to trust anything from the NBA after Stern shut down the investigation into the other refs the FBI were looking into. It was cool that all 3 of these guys could put their past behind them and sit down to have this convo.
21:50. Are the referees announced in the morning now? Instead of right before the game? Is this so bookmakers can set proper spreads/odds as per the refs' style or marching orders?
Wait a sec!!! Known Sheed since he was a kid...Loved the Bonz at Ball State... and this dude Tim...Its 7am...My day off....Im a bricklayer....THIS IS MY VACATION...LOL...im going to get a Blunt and latte and enjoy this joint !!!
In hindsight that was a genius move to bet on games based on who was officiating them and their relationship with certain players. I feel Sheed and Bonzi's pain in this interview. They lost money, endorsement deals, and most of all games. I also have to give Tim Donaghy his flowers for telling his side of the story and having the character too move on and succeed in life after the Feds and the NBA brought him to his knees.
Thats the hard part about these situations. Sheed saw through the veil and was rightfully outraged but when he expressed that emotion outwardly they labeled him as crazy. It happens in so many areas of life and the ones behind the scenes will try and turn the screws on you when you see the foul shit they're doing.
I was thinking, listening to Tim, that sounds eerily similar to the corrupt actions of police officers. They took appear to want to impress and be accepted by their peers and understood that behavior would propel their careers. In addition they understood that to go against such a practices would be detrimental to their careers. The thing Sheed and Bonzie are avoiding, although I'm positive they discussed at the time time was the racism and jealousy that were motivating factors in their actions. This nation avoids talking about that aspect of behavior in society. It's as if they consider talking about it more egregious than the nefarious acts themselves. It's the primary reason that sentiment is still prevalent today in all aspects of society. The assertion is that talking about it is what keeps it going . This despite the fact that it actually not being talked about hasn't at all stopped it from happening. I guess they still feel that those that were raised to think and act in discrimination still need time to get used to the concept of equality and should not be forced to accept it. The question that still goes unanswered is "if now is still not a good time then when will it be"?
Can't help but think that "Fix" discussion wasn't had for the Lakers/Pistons Finals with the so call Phathom foul committed by Bill Laimbeer against Kareem that cost the Pistons their first championship
What Bonzi's saying at 33:50 applies to any Blazer fan, except the "how hard we worked" part. Unless you want to talk about the time and emotion you put into being a fan. But to a 19 year old who doesn't have the ability to see sports only as entertainment, 2000 was demoralizing. I didn't handle 03 too well either, I threw a record through my wall during game 7. I couldn't care less about the NBA anymore, it's a blessing.
24:30 Be fair 'Sheed. I wasn't on the NBA court but I've played with professional players and I know basketball pretty well from playing it. Refs weren't just giving techs for no reason most of the time. From the outside looking in during college games, spectators could see that you were giving refs and some players a little extra on the court convo. I don't know many people that would say that you weren't "saying anything extra" or doing anything extra". Call it what it is even if it's wrong. Some players don't like each other. Some players don't like certain refs...and vice versa. Some players and coaches don't like each other.
Man, the fans felt for the players when they witnessed these moments, not realizing it stemmed from bad officiating. But in the end, the fans suffered too, particularly those who bought tickets to watch bogus gamesmanship. I certainly hope today, these types of officiating occurrences are mitigated. The fan base now includes massive money venues such as pay-per-view, subscription plans, etc., where fans deserve the games to be won straight up. Or have the fans become blind and the referee's entertainment is just a part of the game.
Anyone that had eyes could see that the 2006 Finals was fixed. Dallas up 2-0 Wade only shoots his average of 8 to 10 free throws a game. The next 4 all Heat wins Wade averages 22 freethrows per game with a high of 28 I think.
I don’t know how I came across this video but I’m glad I did …. Tim Donaghy just let me know I’m not/wasn’t crazy because I said from day one something was off about that Portland/Lakers series ….from Philly shoutout to Bonzi and Sheed #Respect
It sucks to think that Sacramento should have won a ring, but financially it doesn’t benefit the NBA to have a small market team like that win a chip, what a shame.
I will benefit tho... Once a small market wins they end up becoming a bigger franchise...Creating more revenue...And that goes in All sports...They just dont see the bigger picture
@@seanmccormick6521 would be really interesting series as I'm huge Ai fan but idk EAST WAS EASY (WAY EASIER THAN WEST I LIVE IN INDIANA PACER LIFELONG FAN) WHEN PHILLY BEAT Indiana that year was very upset obviously, but if a team can beat the Lakers which Shaq Kobe prime was that 2000 year they beat my Pacers in the finals, I'd put money on the kings as much as I love AI PHILLY ONLY WON 1 GAME AGAINST THEM AND SAC WOUPD HAVE BEAT THEM IN 6 OR 7 GAMES ALLBEIT CLOSE CALL WE'LL NEVER KNOW
Example: The league certainly wanted Michael Jordan to win( because he was everything to the league) So they would never call an offensive foul(push off) on him in the 1998 finals game six game winning shot. Imagine how many games and playoff series would be different if the refs were fair? No favoritism....There would be different champions for sure...Kings, Blazer, would be champs...smh
That’s not true at all. Mike also had several calls that went against him just the same. I.e. the Reggie Miller push off. At the end of the game refs swallow their whistle by default.
Anyone who thinks he was the only ref doing this is completely naive
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And if it stopped
Hes just the one we know about.
He was more than willing to cooperate back when this happened, David Stern told him no then tried write him off as crazy in the media. It’s all fixed smh
The NBA is now handing out the extra Bags to their corrupt Refs to fix games.
Remember Kings vs Lakers 2002..?
This guy was a scapegoat. His actions are still prevalent among other refs. He wasn’t the only one.
@bighomie7104 "scapegoat" how? He admits what he did.
They played him to be a lone wolf. Thats laughable. Its a billion dollar business. Haha
Sheed was my fav player. Didn't act the way he did for clout, likes, etc. He was who he was. Very underrated as a player at North Carolina and in the league. Glad to see he is doing well.
Sheed is absolutely one of favorite college and pros.. I am glad that this interview and subsequent truth being told. I absolutely believe that both egos and corporate corruption took place, but sometimes Sheed just had to be right, and hurt his team with techs. Now, he may have been right in what he said, but sometimes couldn’t let go. I think Sheed is one of the best small/power forward /center.. There’s no doubt in my mind, that game 7 with the Lakers was on the refs.. they absolutely wanted the Lakers with Shaq and Kobe to get a Championship
That’s that Philly 🐶 in em! Gratz HS. My mom went to school with him. Definitely wasn’t doing it for clout. That was really him. Product of his environment
@@mickmcfarland7976 clearly not your favorite player cuz you referred to him as a small forward, he never once played that position . He was never not a big man who played big (he just shot the three ball to stretch the D and then wit b the pistons it would open lanes for Chauncey rip and tayshaun "
My fave power forward of all time..yessirr. 2001 blazers went hard..but they didn't put them on nba 2k ..crazy..
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That Portland "screwjob" was absolutely coming from David Stern. He wanted Los Angeles in the finals for the market. Blazers up 16 going into the 4th and the Lakers magically shot 27 free throws in the 4th. That COULD NEVER happen if things were 'on the level' and it was the whole crew of refs, not him
Big facts DS did not want that Portland team in the finals they called that team a bunch of THUGS 😂
@@nice1288the Jewish commissioner(s) do what they are told. Remember, LeBron isn't actually good enough to make 10 straight finals appearances, but he is, when it's good for business. A'la MJ, great for business, TB12 great for business, there is a reason the NFL kicked the Colts (Peyton Manning) out of the AFC EAST. ITS ALL ABOUT BUSINESS DOLLARS, REVENUE... HIGHER RATINGS MEANS MORE DOLLARS FROM TV CONTRACTS. SCRIPTED JUST LIKE WWE #SportsAreRigged
Did the refs make them miss all those shots?
Of course not, adrenaline and the flow of the game like phantom fouls and playing in a western conference final on national television for an established league and your lead going away bc you’re attempting to play defense on the LA darlings probably had something to do with missing some shots. I’m sure the pressure an athlete feels knowing they are being officiated differently than their opponents who they aren’t allowed to play defense against had something to do with missing some shots. But great job pointing out Portland couldn’t persevere against the mighty lakers and the NBA screw job taking place, that’s totally on the Blazers I guess, like it’s only cheating if the blazers make their shots kinda thing. And it’s not like it ever happened again, two years later against the Kings, or against the Celtics years after that in the finals.
I was a diehard blazers fan back then..they went toe to toe LA !! I almost felt like the 4th quarter refereeing was alittle suspect..sheed my fave power forward off all time
Those $20 bets from the refs ultimately cost the players $10k-$20k...Damn shame. And I know damn well Steve Javie is one of them ones..
For sure Steve was crooked as hell. They need to look at Memphis and Phoenix refs also!!
Steve Javie is the frigging worst
Scott Foster as well
Asked Clyde Drexler he tell y'all that
@@michaelallen8112Big facts.
Crazy how the players were vilified but it was the refs and the league who were the villains. Still no reconciliation, even Sheed and Bonz expressed to Tim how "lucky" he is for the second chance he's getting.
Privilege and a book deal. At this stage of his life, Tim is likely still a reptile.
They’re all in on it.
Even most of the players that are making the major $. They know what’s up.
God Bless the 🇺🇸
Donaghy s story about everything being controlled at the highest level referencing the US Atty and the FBI is dead on. That influence peddling goes all the way to the top of the DOJ and the way our country is run. Bonzi makes a great point about how hard these players worked to get to the NBA level only to get screwed. Sheed got screwed by the nba.
With that said , our country top officials, I'd imagine. would better things to do rather that rigging basketball games 🏀.
You do know the refs are fall guys. But they do receive a huge amount of money. Probably even equal to the lowest paid NBA player
This is dope, frustrating, and impressive all in 1. Shoutout Sheed & Bonz. Buddy owes these players tens of millions. Crazy how these dudes was labeled thugs and the actual mobb was involved in fixing the NBA.
mob wasn’t fixing games lol. the league was telling refs how to call games and he was passing that info to the mob so they could bet spreads on games
NBA should have been paying these dudes affected
The mob was fixing game?.. did you not watch the video
Owes Sacramento Kingz a championship and AI some milage on his career and the beating and no calls he took
@@veniljackson47 the Lakers literally had 1 less foul called on them in a 7 game series. Was it supposed to be exactly even? Webber hit Fisher with a CLEAR illegal pick to get Bibby open for a game winner that wasn't called. But don't let the facts get in the way of your whining. If the NBA rigged games, the spurs wouldn't have been in the finals so often with how low their ratings always were.
This wasn’t just Tim by any stretch. He was the fall guy no doubt, the media targeted him because no one spoke up. The NBA was clearly involved in fixing games. Telling officials to make certain calls on certain players. Probability: one team will likely win over the other.
Salute to Tim’s honesty
Look at Sheed man .. such an inspiration. He was such an amazing player tp watch and hearing him say his T's were on his own account shows how he has reached a level of enlightenment. Love to see Rasheed going on the air and being a grown man.
David Stern was involved too?
@@BreakHarpe bruh of course he’s the commissioner of the league 😭😭😭 the judge jury and executioner breh
@@seekstruth I hear you but what else is he going to say?
This is probably the best interview among men who can discuss a difficult situation with the upmost respect. Fantastic video.
I have so much respect for Tim Donaghy after this interview, it take alot for anyone to be this open and honest while talking to the person he passed off the most.
This was one of the greatest shows I ever watched.. up front, honest and mature I subscribed.
This didn't have enough views. Should be a couple million.
This interview shows there are not alot of REAL BASKEBALL FANS AND SUPPORTERS OUT HERE SALUTE TO SHEED AND BONZI FOR THIS
Sheed and Bonzi, I'm glad to be subscribed and will become a faithful watcher!!! Tim D thanks for being brave enough to admit your mistakes and good luck to you moving forward.
I love that this refl is not just taking the fall by himself, it's the NBA they allow it, I hope he keep exposing they @ss.
Bless homie👊🏽💯👍🏽
Man this was some good stuff. I knew about Tim and was mad at him for what I felt was the reason the game is messed up but now I fully understand what he's saying about how deep this runs. He pretty much was 1 small fish in the ocean, that got caught and was singled out like everything was him. When in reality it was fully the whole NBA Referee commission and David Stern. Many of these refs just retired or are still referees for the NBA. Scott Foster should've definitely been gone.
Facts niggas basically threw him under the bus to save theirself . Somebody most definitely snitched on him
I agree but I guarantee Foster will be the next “great” official and will replace Javie as ESPN’s “rules consultant” when he finally retires. That’s how you know this shit is still rigged and perhaps always was.
Dude, you two got an interview with Tim Donaghy after all the smoke that was between you is next level. Even if he was promoting a book, you have bytes to milk. Make the most of it. Excellent work!
Tim needs to start a podcast where he spots weird tendencies by refs exposing the tactics he used and compare similarities I would definitely watch
Yo Sheed this ya boy SCOE from NELSON STREET i used to play basketball with you in Pastorious school yard. I’m diggin y’all’s podcast homie keep it up!!!
It's crazy how Sheed is able to sit down and talk about it. But shoutout to Tim too. Yeah he did these players dirty but he was not the only one yet he's the one pointed at who lost everything and still is able to show face and acknowledge what he did. That takes balls.
At 1st it looked like you guys were gonna have a softball interview, but I'm so glad I listened to the whole thing. An I salute you brothers...u asked the Quan made the statements that I wish u wudve...for that I'm posting this on my page n encouraging everyone
I know to rock with u guys
I'd love to hear Tim's opinion on Scott Foster and all of his crazy records with or against teams (Chris Paul, the Grizzlies)
Foster is 13-0 against Chris Paul, there's no doubt in my mind he's cheating against him.
He’s 13-0 for the Celtics right now too made it 13 Wednesday
Sheed looked mad asf when Tim admitted to betting on giving him a tech 😂
Was thinking the same exact thing! 🤯
I’d be mad too.
It's crazy how huge this interview is because of the people in it and I'm just finding out it happened through a random RUclips auto play. How was this not given huge media attention on all the other NBA platforms? I know it's competition for airtime and views but this is something that all networks should have had takes about.
The other NBA platforms i.e all the smoke and the knuckle heads have guys the work for espn which shows nba games and it would mess with their bottom dollar. Always knew it wasn't just him to be honest. He couldn't do it by himself without someone else being involved.
Exactly
3 times and you calling me now lol
Much Respect to this Podcast.Here sits 3 MEN.2 MEN ready to Forgive and Discuss their differences and 1 MAN who was the transgressor who Talked about his mistakes like a MAN.Respect
28:22 I'm so happy that he mentioned the Mavericks and the referees hate for Mark Cuban. It's always swept under the rug but it's obvious that they hate Cuban, and needlessly helped the Heat in 2006. Wade was great and unstoppable, there wasn't a need to give him literally 20 free throws attempts per game.
Perhaps he was unstoppable cuz you couldnt even breathe on him?
@chikowashere Pat Riley (the Godfather) has connections...
Oh Wade getting to that line like he was a 10 time Allstar.
I remember that series, Wade was going to the line like he was Jordan or something. They couldn't even play defense against him.
Omg I can't believe the honesty. Respect for being so transparent!
Most informative NBA episode/podcast on youtube!! Thank you guys for proving me right also!!
What a great interview.This is the closes you'll get to hearing the other side of the game.The NBA is still being fixed.
Sheed s instinct as a player against certain refs like Donaghy, knowing crooked refs when he dealt with them, is a critical point. Early in his career, he was a hothead, but my sense he smelled a rat with refs like Donaghy. Players that got screwed by the crooks in the NBA should sue it. Outrageous. Donaghy cannot apologize enough…….
But he is apologizing, at least that
Lol sue? It’s a game in a TEAM sport. Relax, they already getting paid millions. It’s clear you don’t even know what basketball is and what a wussy attitude to have thinking to sue anyone and everyone. Check your American privilege
Sheed Still does not get that the refs are not crooked but the league is crooked and that's why they fine players for speaking about refs its not rocket science man. Sheed is Mad at the wrong guy
Nah Sheed is mad at anyone who is dirty, it's up to refs to follow agenda or not.
Probably in the contract to not speak about politics in the nba and how crooked things are. Speak out against the NBA, lose your pension. Simple.
I really enjoyed this podcast and found it very interesting to hear the perspective from the former NBA players and the referee's point of view.
Joey Crawford had to be involved if you ask me. All I have to say is Tim Duncan getting ejected for laughing
I was gonna text this same thing....THAT WAS THE CRAZIEST THING I EVER SAW.And Tim was on the BENCH.Crawford came out of his way to attack Tim.
This was a fantastic interview. Worthwhile listening.
My boy sent me this after I watched, "Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul", last night. I respect Donaghy's legit, contrite, apology. He became the fall guy.
Very informative interview and good to see how they all have grown from their respective obstacles. Real ones know and will never forget the greatness of Rasheed and Bonzi! Respect to Tim for revealing his role in the madness.
Aside from what happened on the court and all the calls that went against the Blazers I never understood why the media made such an issue of portraying Rasheed, Bonzi and other players on the team as delinquents or thugs, calling them the Jailblazers and now I understand why.
Stern had people everywhere and there was nothing he'd like more than kicking out of the league people who were vocal against the BS refereeing and the overall corruption.
Because people like to hate a bad guy as much as they want to love a good guy. Pretty much exactly what happens in WWE to build rivalries
Goodell learn from this guy
This was really refreshing especially the way these guys all handled the intros so eloquently
Great Conversation Guys. Thanks for the Video.
This was dope, that man directly affected these two high level athletes careers and earnings. Says alot about their character that they can talk with and about it with him. As he shows very little remorse for them. I applaud your efforts and the will it took not to get in his shit. Kuddos gentleman
Facts 💯. He never expressed any concern about how his actions affected them. He'd touch on it indirectly but go on to talking about the NBA.
their earnings 😂, their earnings is what pacifies this. it’s entertainment, nothing is real
*kudos*
Legit respect to Bonzi and Sheed for 1) creating a space whereby the future of the game can be better; as a shining light is the best disinfectant. And 2) for being living, breathing examples that men can both be tough as nails, while also seeing and welcoming and ensuring all benefit from open, civil, friendly, peaceful dialogue.
Yesh this was a great watch MUST WATCH FOR ANY SPORTS FAN IN TERMS OF THE REFS BEING TOLD WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN TERMS USING THAT TO REF THE GAME LATER THAT NIGHT.
Everyone knows they get prepped, I never looked at it enough from Tim's side in terms of you could get fired/bonus for obviously not calling / calling what is said in that conference room in the morning before the game.
WOW!!!!! This show needs to have a segment on Inside The NBA!! Sheed n Bonzi along with Ballislife productions have a gold mine!!!!😮 Players need this as an inside view or at least entertainment!
Seeing this just made absolute sense of what Evan Turner said on Gil's Arena. It's crazy.
How does this not have more views!
Fast forward to 2022, referee Scott Foster has an obvious vendetta against Chris Paul but ESPN, FS1 and other sports media treat it like a running joke
Still like that to this day
This was awesome!!! Well done by all 3!
Donaghy was just the fall guy and as he points out the corruption ran much deeper. There's no reason why Stern shouldn't have been in jail but the media who remembers the guy as the great guy responsible for the NBA's success as if the bastrad was on the level of Michael, Magic, Larry, Bill and Wilt. Really makes you wonder why.
When you say 'Bill', do you mean Bill Laimbeer?
@@overratedgm5713I think he meant Russell
Great show guys! Super informative! Much appreciated!!
Donaghy is clearly implicating Stern and the NBA as being co-conspirators in the fuckery
Search the ESPN story that detailed how Stern was acting. It doesn’t pass the smell test.
Does that not sound right to you? You really think 1 ref did all this alone ?
Stern fave Fantasy is Lakers vs Lakers trash ass team
Stern was a crook!
If anything this was vindication for me because people thought I was crazy when I used to watch this stuff in real time. This was needed
Great interview! Keep it up guys!
Sheed ! Props from Philly. Great podcast guys.
Makes it hard to trust anything from the NBA after Stern shut down the investigation into the other refs the FBI were looking into.
It was cool that all 3 of these guys could put their past behind them and sit down to have this convo.
Great show and topic Sheed and Bonzi...and thank u Tim for telling your story
How tf this only got 500 views
nba paid google to throttle the clip
Up to 11k
Right here we are 7 months later and still not over 100k🤦🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
Needs better sound and, except for Bonzi, better backgrounds. Is Tim in bed?
I'm amazed the mafia hasn't taken him out..
21:50. Are the referees announced in the morning now? Instead of right before the game? Is this so bookmakers can set proper spreads/odds as per the refs' style or marching orders?
I appreciate him keeping it real, and I also appreciate Sheed and Bonzi giving the dude a a chance to attone
*atone* (as in atonement)
@@MultilinguistGlobalFitBlessed damn good movie, imo
Wait a sec!!! Known Sheed since he was a kid...Loved the Bonz at Ball State... and this dude Tim...Its 7am...My day off....Im a bricklayer....THIS IS MY VACATION...LOL...im going to get a Blunt and latte and enjoy this joint !!!
In hindsight that was a genius move to bet on games based on who was officiating them and their relationship with certain players.
I feel Sheed and Bonzi's pain in this interview. They lost money, endorsement deals, and most of all games. I also have to give Tim Donaghy his flowers for telling his side of the story and having the character too move on and succeed in life after the Feds and the NBA brought him to his knees.
This is kind of sports stuff I love to hear. This is great fellas!
Wow this is disheartening! Now with gambling in the game I can only imagine the level of corruption in the game now
Love it how the all kept it 1000% real!!!!
It was so frustrating as a Portland fan watching all these terrible calls over and over in the playoffs... for YEARS!
this interview simply taking place is amazing
Good episode, confirmed everything I thought when this happened. Sports are rigged
Wow! Never thought I'd see this combination in an interview
Thats the hard part about these situations. Sheed saw through the veil and was rightfully outraged but when he expressed that emotion outwardly they labeled him as crazy. It happens in so many areas of life and the ones behind the scenes will try and turn the screws on you when you see the foul shit they're doing.
I was thinking, listening to Tim, that sounds eerily similar to the corrupt actions of police officers. They took appear to want to impress and be accepted by their peers and understood that behavior would propel their careers. In addition they understood that to go against such a practices would be detrimental to their careers.
The thing Sheed and Bonzie are avoiding, although I'm positive they discussed at the time time was the racism and jealousy that were motivating factors in their actions. This nation avoids talking about that aspect of behavior in society. It's as if they consider talking about it more egregious than the nefarious acts themselves. It's the primary reason that sentiment is still prevalent today in all aspects of society.
The assertion is that talking about it is what keeps it going . This despite the fact that it actually not being talked about hasn't at all stopped it from happening. I guess they still feel that those that were raised to think and act in discrimination still need time to get used to the concept of equality and should not be forced to accept it. The question that still goes unanswered is "if now is still not a good time then when will it be"?
Rasheeds feeling really looked hurt when time said they had a pool on who would give sheed his 1st tech...dam.
Can't help but think that "Fix" discussion wasn't had for the Lakers/Pistons Finals with the so call Phathom foul committed by Bill Laimbeer against Kareem that cost the Pistons their first championship
Best podcast I’ve watch in a long time.
David Stern wasn't shit. He messed with a lot of people's lives.
What Bonzi's saying at 33:50 applies to any Blazer fan, except the "how hard we worked" part. Unless you want to talk about the time and emotion you put into being a fan. But to a 19 year old who doesn't have the ability to see sports only as entertainment, 2000 was demoralizing. I didn't handle 03 too well either, I threw a record through my wall during game 7. I couldn't care less about the NBA anymore, it's a blessing.
24:30 Be fair 'Sheed. I wasn't on the NBA court but I've played with professional players and I know basketball pretty well from playing it. Refs weren't just giving techs for no reason most of the time. From the outside looking in during college games, spectators could see that you were giving refs and some players a little extra on the court convo. I don't know many people that would say that you weren't "saying anything extra" or doing anything extra".
Call it what it is even if it's wrong. Some players don't like each other. Some players don't like certain refs...and vice versa. Some players and coaches don't like each other.
Wow. Very informative interview.
Sheed should have his own podcast. Call it Ball Don't Lie
The INTERNET DEFINITELY DIDNT want this to get any MOMENTUM 😂
Man, the fans felt for the players when they witnessed these moments, not realizing it stemmed from bad officiating. But in the end, the fans suffered too, particularly those who bought tickets to watch bogus gamesmanship. I certainly hope today, these types of officiating occurrences are mitigated. The fan base now includes massive money venues such as pay-per-view, subscription plans, etc., where fans deserve the games to be won straight up. Or have the fans become blind and the referee's entertainment is just a part of the game.
never listen to whole podcasts but damn this was fire
Anyone that had eyes could see that the 2006 Finals was fixed. Dallas up 2-0 Wade only shoots his average of 8 to 10 free throws a game. The next 4 all Heat wins Wade averages 22 freethrows per game with a high of 28 I think.
22 free throws per game? Damn
D.Wade attempted 9 Free throws in game 4..Now games 5 & 6 was a different story
During that finals, if you so much as sneezed on Wade...tweet! Lol
@@thewarrior8380 wade had as many free throws himself as the whole Mavericks roster 😂😂
I don’t know how I came across this video but I’m glad I did …. Tim Donaghy just let me know I’m not/wasn’t crazy because I said from day one something was off about that Portland/Lakers series ….from Philly shoutout to Bonzi and Sheed
#Respect
Who remembered when sheed got a technical for looking at the refereee????? That ish was crazy
Outstanding video thank you
As an NBA junky this makes me sick to my stomach. Has me thinking why do I bother.
@ Felipe Mandujano. I hear u bro same here. 💯
Yep, I knew this series where rigged in the playoffs then and now, sometimes the NFl sometimes.
Great interview
Fact is nothing has changed since. This still goes on in sports currently. Entertainment at it's best that is all.
I came here to see Sheed and Tim have this discussion face to face but Tim ain't stupid that's for sure. He said let's do this from home! Hahahha
Scott fosters now 14-0 against chris paul in playoffs. Nba still rigging these games
NBA doesn't have to rig anything for CP3 to choke in the playoffs. And if they did, they wouldn't use the same ref everytime. 🤦
@@barryallen871 they would and do
🤣🤣
Joey Crawford bragged about having a similar record against the Mavs in the Playoffs.
@@barryallen871 u white huh
“How’s life been treating you after JAIL(😁)?
😂😂😂😂😂
Oh, I'm here for this
This needs to be highlighted again. It would def be trending and front page on twitter and the blogs.
Great segment...love when men can man up and apologize for their actions and being forgiven. Even though Rasheed lost millions, he still forgive.
Wow. This was a great conversation.
1.2 million from a Donaghy tech.
Sheed is a great guy to bring him on.
Well it's a podcast that people want to hear, so there are selfish motives to have him on.
Q: How many good refs were there?
A: Basically none
He ain't lying
Perfect pod name for sheed they nailed it
It sucks to think that Sacramento should have won a ring, but financially it doesn’t benefit the NBA to have a small market team like that win a chip, what a shame.
As a Laker fan I kinda have to agree with this comment
I will benefit tho... Once a small market wins they end up becoming a bigger franchise...Creating more revenue...And that goes in All sports...They just dont see the bigger picture
@@ndigs not quite. San Antonio is small market. they haven't got bigger.
AI would’ve killed the kings
@@seanmccormick6521 would be really interesting series as I'm huge Ai fan but idk EAST WAS EASY (WAY EASIER THAN WEST I LIVE IN INDIANA PACER LIFELONG FAN)
WHEN PHILLY BEAT Indiana that year was very upset obviously, but if a team can beat the Lakers which Shaq Kobe prime was that 2000 year they beat my Pacers in the finals, I'd put money on the kings as much as I love AI PHILLY ONLY WON 1 GAME AGAINST THEM AND SAC WOUPD HAVE BEAT THEM IN 6 OR 7 GAMES ALLBEIT CLOSE CALL WE'LL NEVER KNOW
Lmao @ " you are crazy sheed"...good one B!!! Hahahaha Incredible Interview...im getting dudes book...
Example:
The league certainly wanted Michael Jordan to win( because he was everything to the league)
So they would never call an offensive foul(push off) on him in the 1998 finals game six game winning shot. Imagine how many games and playoff series would be different if the refs were fair? No favoritism....There would be different champions for sure...Kings, Blazer, would be champs...smh
Right. Bron probably wouldn't have any championships
That’s not true at all. Mike also had several calls that went against him just the same. I.e. the Reggie Miller push off. At the end of the game refs swallow their whistle by default.
Excellent work