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{weblog_name} - Can Donaghy’s Banned Book On NBA Refs Be Canseco Redux?
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Back in the late Eighties, we enjoyed a trustful reporter-athlete relationship with the Washington Bullets Darrell Walker, a rugged defensive guard and effective playmaker. He was always forthright and incisive in analyzing a game, attributes that would serve him well in future years when he became an NBA coach.   But Walker was always one to openly dispute a referee’s call if he felt it was unjust. One referee, in particular, did not enjoy Walker questioning his decisions. During pre-game warm-ups, Walker would amble over to the press table and inquire, “Is Steve Javie working tonight?’ When the answer was affirmative, Walker would shake his head and say, “Then I’ll be gone by halftime.’’   His prediction invariably proved true.  The first two times Walker opened his mouth or gave his tormentor a dirty look, Javie would hit him… read more