The Dark Side of NBA: Rigging Games and Manipulating Point Spreads

TLDRDiscover the shocking truth about NBA games being rigged and point spreads being manipulated, involving referees, players, and coaches. Explore the influence of relationships and the impact on betting outcomes. Learn how easy it is to fix games and why the NBA may be low-key rigged.

Key insights

🕵️‍♂️Referees play a crucial role in rigging NBA games and manipulating point spreads.

💰Betting on NBA games can give a higher high due to the predictability of outcomes.

🔎Certain relationships between refs, players, coaches, and owners influence point spreads.

🤔The idea that the NBA is low-key rigged is not a surprise to many fans.

🏀Discrepancies in games and swing for Vegas indicate potential game manipulation.

Q&A

Did the FBI investigate the fixing of NBA games?

Yes, the FBI conducted a thorough investigation and concluded that the games were not fixed.

Why should we believe that the betting didn't influence the game calling?

The FBI investigation and the NBA's conclusion support the claim that the betting didn't influence the way games were called.

Are referees the easiest group to manipulate in the NBA?

Referees can be easily manipulated by exploiting their habits and influencing their decisions.

Do referees make a significant amount of money?

Entry-level refs earn around $250,000 per year, while seasoned refs can make up to $500,000.

How do bookies benefit from rigged games?

Bookies make more money by exploiting rigged games, knowing the outcomes in advance.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The speaker committed the cardinal sin of betting on NBA games, which are notorious for being rigged and manipulated.

00:09Betting on NBA games gives a higher high due to the predictability of outcomes.

00:19Certain relationships between referees, players, coaches, and owners influence point spreads.

01:10The idea that the NBA is low-key rigged is not surprising to many fans.

01:35Discrepancies in games and swing for Vegas indicate potential game manipulation.