NBA Finals Prompt Conspiracy Theories Among League Controversies

Many NBA fans over the years have suggested that the finals are rigged. Some sportswriters have gone so far as to suggest that teams that are faring poorly lose on purpose in order to have their first choice of rookies.

TruTV.com:

There might be more wacky conspiracy theories bouncing around the NBA than basketballs.

In a league where team efforts take a backseat to individual player storylines, many controversies have existed over the years that suggest the league is rigged.

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Comments

[Angela Fogle]

04:45 PM on 07/03/2012

"Some sportswriters have gone so far as to suggest that teams that are faring poorly lose on purpose in order to have their first choice of rookies."

Some teams perform poorly to gain first dibs on rookies...For, What? To then throw games? Really?

As hard as these guys play to get into the big leagues, it seems far fetched, to assume they can place their egos on the back burner to fatten ppl's pockets.

[farmilyman]

03:56 AM on 06/23/2012

The league is only about making money in the biggest markets with the biggest names.....so don't waste your time or money if you think it's anything other than pro wrestling.

[Rebecca Brady]

02:53 AM on 06/23/2012

http://youtu.be/zqDDRzPa_QI

This pretty much says it all. Truly disgusting, unprofessional, and completely absurd.

[biged441]

12:48 PM on 06/22/2012

clearly rigged - kevin durant in foul trouble - he's the cleanest player in the league!

[Official Magic Pg]

07:06 AM on 06/22/2012

NBA Finals Stats and weird Chris Bosh Celebration Video at OFFICIALMAGICPG.COM http://officialmagicpg.com/the-miami-heat-win-the-2012-nba-championship/

[keith1963]

04:51 PM on 06/21/2012

I've said this since the 79-80 season.