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The core issue is that complacency and a lack of rigorous oversight have allowed these problems to fester. League executives, including NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, have publicly embraced gambling, seeing it as a lucrative partnership, but that stance arguably weakens their ability to combat corruption effectively.
The Road Ahead: Is It Too Late?
One must wonder about the future implications of this scandal. Will fans lose trust, and will viewership decline as more scandals surface? The perception that many games could be fixed deeply undermines the fundamental appeal of sports—fair competition. Without trust, the very fabric of basketball risks unraveling.