David Stern is consistent

Stern decided yesterday that he will not discipline the more than 50% of NBA referees who were found to have gambled in casinos. The rule states that NBA refs cannot go to casinos or bet on ANY sporting events. The refs in question are rumored to have bet on golf and football, but Stern called the rule "too harsh" and let them skate in the aftermath of Tim Donaghy's NBA betting scandal.

Umm, one word comes to mind: David Stern is balls.

While we're on the subject of terrible rules, hey, how about the leaving the bench rule after a fight? Amare Stoudemire wants to know why there was no stepping in as the commish handed the title to the Spurs after Amare took one step onto the court after Robert Horry threw a dirty elbow at Steve Nash that sent him flying into the scorer's table. I think we all deserve an explanation too.

Stern basically said "the rule is the rule, sooooooo, he needs to be suspended."

Here's to consistency!!!


Stern, after successful turkey-chin reduction surgery