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The scandal extends beyond players, touching coaches, team doctors, trainers, and potentially franchise owners. Evidence hints at a hierarchical system where illegal payouts or payoffs might have been exchanged at various levels, possibly involving organized crime families like the Gambino and Colombio.
The investigation raises pressing questions about who else might be involved behind the scenes. Are top executives, medical staff, or ownership groups complicit? Could front offices be paying off referees or players to protect their interests? The scope suggests a deeply rooted systemic issue that could threaten the credibility and integrity of professional basketball.