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The league's internal review continues, but experts suggest that the NBA had not fully penetrated these criminal schemes prior to law enforcement action, raising questions about the league's internal monitoring and response.
League Leadership and Criticism: Missed Opportunities
There is substantial debate surrounding the league’s handling of this crisis. Some critics, including the crew on Inside the NBA, argue that the NBA "dropped the ball" by not identifying or intervening sooner, especially regarding Terry Rosier. According to Charania, the league had access to Rosier’s phone and had even conducted investigations, but at one point, lacked enough evidence to impose discipline.