02-04-2025, 12:49 AM
(01-30-2025, 12:52 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I'm not one for conspiracy theories, generally, but I have been worried lately that these partnerships between gambling platforms and pro sports leagues, which are becoming more and more prevalent with each passing day, might be leading us down a path that ends with everything being tainted, and possibly even damn-near scripted. I know it's bonkers to imagine things getting that far, but if they catch people doing stuff like this, I really hope they take drastic measures to make an example of them.
Killer, I’m with you in conspiracy theories, in general. BUT there is little doubt in my mind the 2006 Finals were fixed. And although I can’t remember the exact year of the playoff series between the Kings/Lakers, it was almost just as bad.
I’m not suggesting Kidd is dirty, BUT something like this MIGHT explain his unexplainable regular season player rotations. There may some some equally plausible explanation for why he suddenly doesn’t play one player or suddenly plays another, but gambling COULD definitely be part of the equation and should at least be considered.