This one just keeps getting better. Now the National Basketball Referees Association wants Van Gundy to be fired. The NBRA said in in a statement "Van Gundy flat out lied to the public and in the process he called into question the reputation of all game officials and the integrity of the game itself". Strong words. Apparently David Stern has now said "Never mind". It's OK for a league official to do that, and Van Gundy is off the hook for any further repercussions. Kinda tells you where the officials stand on the NBA totem pole, doesn't it?
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baske...larifies_x.htm
[Edited by Jurassic Referee on May 10th, 2005 at 06:20 AM]