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Posted by Phil Partington Aug 24, 2007 |
For those who haven't heard, NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who is a big bucket of hot water for betting on games he reffed, is receiving a severance package as well as his pension from the league. Apparently, the plan provides for up to $78,000 annually for life, based on seniority.
Does anyone else find this laughable? Granted, $78 K isn't very much money when you're talking to the NBA, but what's the deal here? It's frustrating to watch someone who sucker punches the prime league of my favorite sport be rewarded for his misdeeds. Obviously, this isn't an improvement over being a full-up ref, but it's more than he deserves. Surely, he has a problem, but his selfishness and lack of ethics has caused a black mark on the NBA and it's sickening.
I just had to vent. There really isn't much else to say that is meant for childrens' eyes. Insert several expletive deleted's here. Anyway, my guess is that Donaghy told the league names and this is his reward. That's my two cents anyway.