David Stern vs. Jim Rome

GBPACKMAN4LIFE · Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 16442 Location: Spokane, WA

http://deadspin.com/5918141/david-stern-asked-jim-rome-have-you-stopped-beating-your-wife-yet-as-todays-interview-turned-ugly

Jim Rome: "Is the lottery fixed?"

David Stern: "Have you stopped beating your wife yet?"

Not the first time Stern has resorted to that pithy line of questioning.

David Stern's Donaghy news conference transcript

Mossburg · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:57 pm Post subject:

Rome and Stern always get into uncomfortable exchanges.

Rome obviously asked him to stir crap. If the lottery was fixes would Stern actually admit it? What purpose does that question serve?

Rome wins, this was posted here and we talked about it. That's why the dude makes millions.
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Dr. Philly · Joined: 02 Nov 2009 Posts: 23520

Rome wins, but both come out the same, Rome a tool, and Stern well you know.
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SiLo · Joined: 05 Sep 2009 Posts: 10627 Location: Dade County

Until I see the ping-pong balls fly, it's fixed.
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playmaker8267 · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:22 pm Post subject:

Shame on David Stern for resorting to that. He should know he has a lot more to lose in that exchange.

Rome wins this one in a landslide.
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BLick12 · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:39 pm Post subject:

All I can say is LOL.
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Oregon Ducks · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 12894

I hate Stern with a passion. He is the worst person in all of sports. Well, him and Bob Arum. Someone...take him out.
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BLick12 · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:47 pm Post subject:

deuces22wild · Joined: 07 Apr 2008 Posts: 5812

What a tool, if the draft isn't set up then why not let the the actually draft slots be televised? Probably better television than watching some stiffs sit on stage looking like idiots waiting to see what pick they get. To think this guy runs the NBA and he asks a question whether a guy beats his wife or not... stay classy Confused

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kgthekid · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:56 pm Post subject:

I heard the exchange live, and let's just say that I'd be surprised if Stern was ever let on his show again.

And of course, with how defensive Stern got when he was asked the question, this doesn't exactly allay our suspicions.
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El ramster · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:58 pm Post subject:

Vid! Or it didn't happen lol.
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Dawgpoun8017 · Joined: 14 Jan 2009 Posts: 9279 Location: Waterloo,NY

well that got uncomfortable quick
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Mossburg · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:05 pm Post subject:

phillybul · Joined: 30 Mar 2009 Posts: 3018 Location: Philadelphia

Whats the story on Jim Rome beating his wife? Was that a rumor/speculation on peoples part and Stern threw that at Jim as Jim threw the "Is NBA lottery fixed?". Or did Jim actually beat his wife? That statement went over my head.

And for people saying the lottery is fixed. Sure they'll televise it and we'll still have people complaining its fixed. There are team representatives in attendances and an outside firm which I doubt would jeopardize their credibility by being involved in something as silly as fixing the NBA lottery. There was one year where an actual sports reporter was allowed in. Not sure if they still allow it. Yet nothing fishy ever came out of it. Yet you guys believe in this conspiracy its fixed. I dont get it.

The draft is even broken down in detail how its handled and what actually happens. But you need to see it with your eyes which is funny. Stern made a great point and one I've said all along. Any team that wins the lottery there are people who will cry foul about it.

GBPACKMAN4LIFE · Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 16442 Location: Spokane, WA