NBA writer Peter Vecsey took NBC and Bob Costas to task after airing interview with man saying he gambled with Michael Jordan
In 1993, he had every chance to pile on Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan when another gambling story surfaced during the Eastern Conference finals. Instead, he chose to go after the media coverage.
NBC host Bob Costas interviewed Richard Esquinas about his high-stakes gambling activity with Jordan. Costas later grilled commissioner David Stern during the NBA Finals about the issue. "I think it was an embarrassment to the media to NBC especially," Vecsey told Costas during an NBC broadcast. "Personally Bob, I would have gone on with a story like that. I think we were really soft on him. I think we were irresponsible. I think the guy's motives were clear. He's a publicity-seeker. He's looking to make financial gain and we gave a story of no importance, importance and credibility.
"It was a story the first time," Vecsey said. "Now, everybody knows that Michael Jordan gambles. He gambles big because he makes big money. That's the story. There's no story any more. The league doesn't have any policy on him betting on the golf links. As we know, golf is famous for betting on the links. He's just another that's got more money to bet out there.
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