Part 32 Meeting Tim Donaghy

Our visit to Hollywood was fantastic... We stayed at the W Hotel on Hollywood Blvd across from Dillon's Irish Pub ... Not sure if its still open but at the time it was a great place to eat and drink... The first day we got there we ran into Magic Johnson who was fantastic... Magic gave us about 10 minutes of his time taking pictures and talking NBA Playoffs... Cool guy..

After spending 2 days in Hollywood I sat with Endemol, the Company interested in doing a show based on sports betting and featuring me as the main Handicapper to the Stars... The meeting went well and I was told they needed time and would get back to me... It look 6 months, but they did...

We spent the next few days touring with the kids and family that lived in California.. We also ran into several actors like Henry Winkler, Jay Leno, Larry David.. We also met Terrell Owens and Chad Johnson... It was just a wonderful trip overall...

Football season 2010 was underway when an old friend gave me former NBA Referee Tim Donaghy's contact info telling me to reach out to him and get him on my radio show to discuss the up coming NBA season.. I sent Tim an email and within a few hours we were on the phone talking and right away we built a friendship that continues to this day..

For those that don't know Tim Donaghy's story I advise you read his book Personal Foul which covers Tim's 13 year career as a NBA Referee and what lead up to the NBA Betting Scandal of 2007 .. You can also visit Tim at www.refpicks.com

After having Tim on my show in late October of 2010 we made arrangements for Tim to fly into Allentown to talk about working with me full time.. I remember the day I picked Tim Donaghy up at the airport he gave me a Kobe Bryant Hand signed Game Jersey and a winning NBA Play... It was a great way to start a friendship and a great way to tip off the season together...

Danny B