A new Netflix documentary is expected to cause quite a stir in the American sports world. In Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul, which was added to the platform on August 30, former NBA referee Tim Donaghy denounced Michael Jordan’s preferential treatment during his career with the Chicago Bulls in the 90s.
A sultry figure in American basketball, Tim Donaghy is particularly famous for being found guilty of illegal betting on games he himself refereed. In this documentary, the latter decided to tell his own truth, especially by denouncing the pressure he was subjected to during his career.
Thus, Donahue cites the example of a game between the San Francisco 76ers and the Chicago Bulls. During the game, the referee fouled Michael Jordan, who was guilty of performing an illegal turnover technique according to the rules established by the NBA. A decision that the legendary coach of the Bulls, Phil Jackson, protested from his bench.
At halftime of the same game, Tim Donaghy was advised by his assistants not to use this rule on Michael Jordan again, at the official request of NBA management. This is to promote his statistics Most Valuable Player of time.
A revelation that could tarnish the image of the legendary Michael Jordan, who still holds the records for regular season (30.12 per game) and playoff (33.4 per game).
Also remember that Michael Jordan’s career was chronicled in the excellent documentary series The Last Dance, also available now on Netflix.
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