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Prominent voices within the sports community, including NBA legend Rasheed Wallace and human rights activist and ex-NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, have weighed in on the ongoing crisis. Wallace, reflecting on his career, expressed skepticism about game integrity, suggesting that some referees and officials may have been complicit in rigging matches.
Enes Kanter Freedom emphasized the importance of trust in sports, warning that gambling-related scandals threaten to erode public confidence entirely. He criticized the league leadership for their role in promoting betting and accused the NBA of prioritizing profits over the sport's integrity.