Billups made over 100 million during his playing career. Seems odd that he would have to get into this situation.
Billups made over 100 million during his playing career. Seems odd that he would have to get into this situation.
“The forest was shrinking but the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood he was one of them.” - Turkish Proverb.
Sounds like he was playing poker not gambling on gamesOriginally Posted by texasdave
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Cowherd predicted the Mavs to make the Western Conference Finals and Flagg to run away with the RoY. Colin not off to a good start on either.
Youngest player to record a double-double.
“The forest was shrinking but the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood he was one of them.” - Turkish Proverb.
I'm sure these guys will be OK if they grease the right palm(s).
Billups and Rozier huh? Is Pitino involved in this as well?
Why did the FBI have a press conference with the director of the FBI standing there for an NBA gambling ring like they just caught Bin Laden?
What would you say.....ya do here?
Because it's a huge story, and FBI director types enjoy the press.
Chip R (10-23-2025)
I would assume because of the mafia ties, but who knows.
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor!
Is it a huge story? Are the Rozier and Billups stories even connected?
What would you say.....ya do here?
I'm not sure it's a particularly IMPORTANT story (from an FBI perspective), but it's certainly a huge story based on media coverage.
I agree about the media coverage and I don’t understand why. It’s not the first sports gambling story and won’t be last. Still not seeing connection between Billups and Rozier
What would you say.....ya do here?
I'll bet Adam Silver is pulling his hair out.
“The forest was shrinking but the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood he was one of them.” - Turkish Proverb.
Chip R (10-23-2025),UKFlounder (10-23-2025)
Just saw this from the WSJ. The cases are somewhat related but clearly distinct:
A second indictment charged six defendants including Rozier with a criminal betting scheme using insider information and performance-manipulation to profit off NBA games.
Billups wasn’t charged with participating in the sports-betting scheme, but some of the other gamblers from the rigged poker games were—and prosecutors said that Billups gave them insider information.
Chip R (10-23-2025)
Ah, I see - interesting. Can't wait for the HBO series on this.
What would you say.....ya do here?
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