[BBarnaky]

As far as the star treatment goes, Those guys are evaluated and have to watch their own films as a crew and grade themselves on how they handled each game. I don't believe an individual would last too long if they favored certain teams or players. That goes totally against what officials are all about and their job.
However, I do realize the NBA is a game of entertainment for fans and players. Are they relaxed on certain rules? YES. All fans wonder why travels are never called. First, because in the NBA a player is allowed a "two step rhythm." This is terminology in their rules, interpretations and case books plays. As such, traveling calls are much more relaxed due to this interpretation and because it is a game of entertainment.
However, I don't think fouls are passed because a certain player committed it. Nor do I think certain players get calls that aren't deserved. The game film never lies. Tape a game of yourself, you'll understand. Be your own worse critic and then you'll be doing what those guys do on a nightly basis after their games are finished.