One of the things that I think pointed out how corrupt NBA officiating is came from the Jordan divorce proceedings. Now much of Jordan's extracurricular activiteis were obviously whitewashed by a fawning media but he got in trouble with one mistress that lead to his divorce. It told how Jordan met her (she was a lounge singer). An official (I think it was Crawford but I don't remember exactly anymore but it was a big name guy) was in the hotel lounge, called Jordan on his cell and told him about the woman because the official thought she was Jordan's type. Yep, NBA officials were busy arranging dates for MJ. Remember the brouha over Favre signing a ball for some referee's son?