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Shaq Makes Inadvertent Dick Joke, Everyone Loses It He was talking about Dick Bavetta. This is the kind of thing that happens when studio analysts have to stay up until 2:00 a.m. every night....

Kiss Dick Bavetta Goodbye?Bavetta, the Barkley-kissing ref suspected of involvement in pretty much every conspiracy dating back to the assassination of Caesar, says he might retire at season's end. At least, that's what David Stern told him to say. [Orlando Sentinel, via Slam]...

The Anecdotal Evidence Does Not Look Good For Dick Bavetta You just knew after those Tim Donaghy accusations this week, that people were gonna go back into any previous playoff game, scrutinize the calls, and document them. And lo, The World Of Isaac digs up the first of what should be several tinfoily arguments about how NBA referees swung the money line ...

Any Time Now, Charles Barkley Will Be Going To Bed

Dick Bavetta was all business. Charles Barkley's legendary confidence seemed shaken. But in the end, it was the younger Barkley who left with the victory... as well as a severely bruised tailbone after an ill-advised backpedal to the finish line. Video is below....