Tim Donaghy was an NBA referee for 13 years before resigning in 2007 after a gambling scandal rocked the league. After being released from serving a prison sentence Tim has become an outspoken critic of the NBA and the way it enforces the official rule book for referees.

Tim contends that NBA referees have been conditioned to referee “personalities” rather than the game itself. His outspoken views have put him in direct conflict with the NBA and its board of directors. Tim is a strong advocate for enforcing the NBA rules as written in the NBA official rule book. Additionally, Tim argues that subtle pressure is applied to referees to “extend” certain high profile series for the purpose of financial gain to the NBA by attracting a larger audience. His book, “Personal Foul: A First-Person Account of the Scandal that Rocked the NBA,” explores these accusations in detail.

Tim’s story has been featured on over one hundred programs, including 60 Minutes, ESPN, Fox’s Your World and on CNN Headline News. Additional media exposure has included the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Daily News, the Chicago Tribune, Sports Illustrated and countless radio appearances and interviews.

Currently, Tim is a blogger for the Sports Connection as well as a co-host and commentator on the Sports Connection Radio Show. His Sports Connection videos, which offer seasoned insights about the NBA, are ranked among the most popular videos on line. His years of knowledge and professional behind-the-scenes observations make Tim Donaghy one of the most popular, sought after and controversial sports personalities around.