Jeremy Lin Claims NBA Rigged

Jeremy Lin's allegation stems from a specific game where he claims to have had 20 points and 10 assists through three quarters, with his team leading by about 15. An assistant coach then informed him, "Yeah we got the call from above you're done for tonight," after which he didn't play in the fourth quarter or overtime, and his team ultimately lost. The "call from above" is widely interpreted to mean the directive came from the team's own front office rather than the NBA league office. This incident likely occurred during the 2014-2015 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, a year the team finished with one of the worst records and was in contention for a high draft lottery pick, fueling speculation that the move was a strategic "tanking" effort. This isn't the first time Lin has been at the center of officiating controversy. In 2016, a fan-made video titled "Jeremy Lin: Too Flagrant Not to Foul" went viral, showcasing numerous instances of hard contact against him that did not result in flagrant foul calls. The NBA reviewed the plays and stated they found no data to suggest Lin was officiated unfairly. The discussion around Kobe Bryant's 2008-2010 playoff dominance often highlights the gauntlet of high-caliber teams he faced. During this three-year span, the Lakers made three straight Finals and won two championships, facing and defeating a significant number of teams that had won 50 or more games in the regular season. Bryant holds the record for defeating the most 50+ win teams in NBA playoff history. Throughout the 2008, 2009, and 2010 postseasons, his performance was not one-sided; he maintained high defensive ratings while shouldering the primary offensive load for the Lakers.