Tim Donaghy Doc Sheds Extra Light on NBA Match Fixing

Tim Donaghy was a referee in the NBA in 2007. He was caught up in a match-fixing scheme. A documentary shed light on his activities. It also shed more light about the problem of match fixing in NBA. It claims that the league had a serious problem.

Donaghy is a former NBA referee who used inside information on games for betting. He worked with Tommy Martino and Jimmy Battista, who had links to the Gambino crime family. According to FBI investigators, a significant portion of the money they made belonged to mobsters. Donaghi received $2,000 for each correct pick. Battisto lost only 10 of 47 bets he placed with Donghy's information.

Tim Donaghy was a referee in the NBA. He was caught up in a betting scandal. Donghy claims the league's commissioner, David Stern, wanted to influence player performances and results. The former ref never officiated in NBA again. He claims refs tilted playoff games to allow them to run to seven games. In 2002 Western Conference Finals, three ref's earned bonuses after LA Lakers beat Sacramento to progress to a seventh game.

Tim Donaghy is a convicted felon. He is accused of fixing NBA matches. The NBA has denied all of Donghy's allegations. FBI investigations into the Donahy case led to multiple leads on other NBA officials. Donhagh's exploits were leaked to the press. This prevented the FBI from investigating other referees further. According to a report, 52 of the 60 refs questioned admitted to gambling. Battista believes Donghy worked with the NBA to reduce his punishment.