"We all know the rules. We all know the letter of the law, and it's just unfortunate. You know, innocent to proven guilty, but usually, when the FBI has something, they have you I know a lot of people in the FBI. I've been in many of those investigations. They'll wait two, three, four, five years, but when they come knocking on your door, they have something."
"This ain't got nothing to do with addiction. These dudes are stupid. Under no circumstances can you fix basketball games under no circumstances. I love to gamble. The notion like, Rozier makes $26 million. Him betting, giving people information, or taking himself out of games, how much is he gonna benefit taking himself out of the game to get unders? Like, he's making $26 million!"
Federal authorities arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former player and coach Damon Jones on charges tied to two federal indictments. Billups faces charges linked to an alleged Mafia-backed poker scheme, Rozier is accused of involvement in a sports-betting scheme, and Jones is named in both indictments. The NBA previously investigated Rozier for suspicious betting activity months earlier and cleared him. Inside the NBA analysts reacted strongly: Shaquille O'Neal expressed shame, Kenny Smith suggested gambling addiction may be a factor, and Charles Barkley called the individuals 'stupid' and questioned the financial logic behind fixing games.
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