This within the same 24-hour period NCAA approved proposal to allow college players to bet on pro sports (what could possibly go wrong?!) and the G-League/college partnership. Once you let gambling get a foot in the door it spreads literally like a stage 4 malignancy. I love sports but this is getting more and more uncomfortable.
It appears Chauncey is accused of knowingly participating in rigged poker games that benefited a crime family (and Chauncey?) Games where unsuspecting whales were invited to play. Like a bad version of Pro-Am.
Rozier accosted of faking an injury in a game to help an outside bet 🤷
Yes, it will have to be proved in court. I think they will be able to trace proceeds from crime family to Billups and others. Stories I've read is crime family took winnings and converted it to crypto currencies to hide it. Wonder if Billups was paid in Bitcoin?
When I saw the headline blazers coach arrested, I figured it was related to the way he coached them out of a victory last night.Because that was criminal
Blazers played defense last night like I haven’t seen in a very long time. If they willing play D that way they will be competitive this year. Remember that T-Wolves are like #4 best team in NBA right now. I thought they looked really good.
Don’t think it was criminal to ask one of your best shooters to make a shot. Don’t think it was criminal to think Ant might just miss again. Do think it’s criminal to pile on a coach just abused by the most criminal justice department in history.
When things have progressed to where you can make online bets in the middle of the game based on the over/ under of individual performance - as advertised during the games - the idea of being SHOCKED, SHOCKED I tell you! - is like waking up to footage of the White House being eaten by large machinery and being stunned at the event. It's just stuff that Bill Bradley warned us about back in the old days of the late 20th Century but pushed aside by an AI that will tell you that Bill Bradley was a old-time guy from before the I-Phone.
It’s only poker. It’s not like he is accused of gambling on NBA games. But I guess I could see a scenario where Billups is compromised if he incurred heavy losses and someone told him he could make up for it by throwing games or giving insider information on player injuries or other information.
Billups accused of helping Italian mob crime family rig private, high-stakes poker games. Chauncy and other former NBA players 'attracted' the whales to play. The winnings were likely then split between mob and former NBA players.
MJ is one of the most famous sports gamblers of all time. He doesn't feel like he is having fun unless he has at least $100K at stake. I think gambling goes with the athletes psyche: the need to take chances and win. Winning is a drug, the adrenaline rush. Like I said above, it is sad for Chauncey.
People can do whatever they want with their own money in terms of gambling, including Phil or MJ. But this is different. The accusation here is that Billups and others were participants in rigged poker games put on by the Italian-mob that bilked/cheated big $ sums out of unsuspecting players. And not only that, but these same participants then received a portion of these ill-gotten gains. Perhaps if Phil Mickelson was on the losing end, you'd feel better?
I’ve mentioned this issue on numerous occasions on this forum. This will likely will be found to have crept into college sports. There is simply too much money in play. Easy pickings for nefarious interests. Young athletes that are 18-23 are gullible and naive, easily swayed by sleazy “jock sniffers” and greasball “agents”. The cherry on top is the fact the NCAA has approved gambling by Athletic Dept. employees!!!! You now have the perfect recipe for a complete meltdown. Outrageous NIL payments to athletes and coaching salaries that are simply ridiculous have created a foul smelling mess. A perfect breeding ground for mischief. This issue will be a lethal blow to the concept of “winning for the alma mater”. I’m disgusted but not surprised. Wait until those indicted start “singing”. As Yogi said, it ain’t over ‘til its over……
Agree and last year WSU football had one loss and lost all three of their last games to sub-par teams. QB John Mateer was tip-toeing around defenders when earlier in the season (see Apple Cup) he was taking on strong UW linebackers 1-on-1. At the end of the year he was getting ankle tackled by 5-9 Wyoming DB's. Later it was found Mateer was gambling, but he was cleared. I think he was throwing games, but they'll never find out. The NCAA needs to get a grip on this now.
He wasn’t just hosting poker games. They were using rigged shuffling machines, ex ray tables. He will likely end up in prison. Blazers should cut ties today.
1) how’d you like to be the new owner today?, 2) how deep into the mob was Chauncey that he got leveraged into doing this? If he wasn’t leveraged, I mean why else would someone do this? 3) did Chauncey do anything else to work off his likely debt - like impacting games? 4)how many current or former NBA players - or other athletes - did Chauncey help scam?
Again I ask the question, wouldn’t Becky Hammon have been a better choice for the Blazers as a coach back when it seemed to be between her and Chauncey? Discuss!
This within the same 24-hour period NCAA approved proposal to allow college players to bet on pro sports (what could possibly go wrong?!) and the G-League/college partnership. Once you let gambling get a foot in the door it spreads literally like a stage 4 malignancy. I love sports but this is getting more and more uncomfortable.
Exactly. Seeing all these promos for Fan Duel and Draft Kings while I'm watching games makes me cringe.
It appears Chauncey is accused of knowingly participating in rigged poker games that benefited a crime family (and Chauncey?) Games where unsuspecting whales were invited to play. Like a bad version of Pro-Am.
Rozier accosted of faking an injury in a game to help an outside bet 🤷
If Chauncey knew the games were fixed and was getting a cut, he’s doing 10 years.
Yes, it will have to be proved in court. I think they will be able to trace proceeds from crime family to Billups and others. Stories I've read is crime family took winnings and converted it to crypto currencies to hide it. Wonder if Billups was paid in Bitcoin?
I’m sure they have the evidence. They wouldn’t arrest an NBA head coach for inviting people to play poker. He’s fu****.
If so, so are a bunch of other former NBA players (and some current). This is big.
Gilbert Arenas probably told them everything to save himself. I think said he was going to.
Say…wasn’t something like what you describe a plot line from The Sopranos?
Yes
Gambling will be taking over from opioids for our next national capital "C" crisis.
So a college athlete bets heavy and loses. Now he's a target for organized crime. Brilliant, NCAA.
When I saw the headline blazers coach arrested, I figured it was related to the way he coached them out of a victory last night.Because that was criminal
Blazers played defense last night like I haven’t seen in a very long time. If they willing play D that way they will be competitive this year. Remember that T-Wolves are like #4 best team in NBA right now. I thought they looked really good.
What was the spread and who covered?
I think the spread was 4.5, so the Blazers covered.
As a Wolves fan, I loved it. Ant got it done, again. That is Ant's goal: to be the go-to guy in true MJ style
Funnnnyyyy!!!!!
Don’t think it was criminal to ask one of your best shooters to make a shot. Don’t think it was criminal to think Ant might just miss again. Do think it’s criminal to pile on a coach just abused by the most criminal justice department in history.
More criminal than the Biden DOJ? Not possible!!
Ah Louis Louis…
Think of the infamous "Russia File."
OMG
Absolutely
LOL!
When things have progressed to where you can make online bets in the middle of the game based on the over/ under of individual performance - as advertised during the games - the idea of being SHOCKED, SHOCKED I tell you! - is like waking up to footage of the White House being eaten by large machinery and being stunned at the event. It's just stuff that Bill Bradley warned us about back in the old days of the late 20th Century but pushed aside by an AI that will tell you that Bill Bradley was a old-time guy from before the I-Phone.
The Blazers continue to be a dumpster fire.
Dumpster fires are more entertaining.
It’s only poker. It’s not like he is accused of gambling on NBA games. But I guess I could see a scenario where Billups is compromised if he incurred heavy losses and someone told him he could make up for it by throwing games or giving insider information on player injuries or other information.
Billups accused of helping Italian mob crime family rig private, high-stakes poker games. Chauncy and other former NBA players 'attracted' the whales to play. The winnings were likely then split between mob and former NBA players.
Bingo!
Not referring specifically to Chauncey, but is anyone really surprised?
Gambling has been around forever and will continue to be a thorn for many, even more so as the illegal becomes legal
MJ is one of the most famous sports gamblers of all time. He doesn't feel like he is having fun unless he has at least $100K at stake. I think gambling goes with the athletes psyche: the need to take chances and win. Winning is a drug, the adrenaline rush. Like I said above, it is sad for Chauncey.
Phil Mickelson is one of the worst out there, once lost $700K, ESPN covered up for him.
People can do whatever they want with their own money in terms of gambling, including Phil or MJ. But this is different. The accusation here is that Billups and others were participants in rigged poker games put on by the Italian-mob that bilked/cheated big $ sums out of unsuspecting players. And not only that, but these same participants then received a portion of these ill-gotten gains. Perhaps if Phil Mickelson was on the losing end, you'd feel better?
Nobody should be.
Long live the Jail Blazers!!
Lololooolol
I’ve mentioned this issue on numerous occasions on this forum. This will likely will be found to have crept into college sports. There is simply too much money in play. Easy pickings for nefarious interests. Young athletes that are 18-23 are gullible and naive, easily swayed by sleazy “jock sniffers” and greasball “agents”. The cherry on top is the fact the NCAA has approved gambling by Athletic Dept. employees!!!! You now have the perfect recipe for a complete meltdown. Outrageous NIL payments to athletes and coaching salaries that are simply ridiculous have created a foul smelling mess. A perfect breeding ground for mischief. This issue will be a lethal blow to the concept of “winning for the alma mater”. I’m disgusted but not surprised. Wait until those indicted start “singing”. As Yogi said, it ain’t over ‘til its over……
Agree and last year WSU football had one loss and lost all three of their last games to sub-par teams. QB John Mateer was tip-toeing around defenders when earlier in the season (see Apple Cup) he was taking on strong UW linebackers 1-on-1. At the end of the year he was getting ankle tackled by 5-9 Wyoming DB's. Later it was found Mateer was gambling, but he was cleared. I think he was throwing games, but they'll never find out. The NCAA needs to get a grip on this now.
You sing and either you or a member of your family is six feet under.
The sports world made a deal with the devil. "Look at all the money we can make from sports wagering. What could possibly go wrong?"
Like the rookie field agent doesn’t place a wager here and there…
He wasn’t just hosting poker games. They were using rigged shuffling machines, ex ray tables. He will likely end up in prison. Blazers should cut ties today.
Love the governments timing on this for maximum effect at beginning of NBA season!
I like it, too. This has been investigated for 5 years and today's announcement is no coincidence. It was designed for maximum effect...and I like it.
Better now than a few games into the season when the public would then suspect the outcome of games early this season were affected.
But, could this sting have come to fruition before the season started? That's a different question.
Sometimes the government attorneys just drag their feet trying to build (overbuild?) the best case possible.
You're right, they will do that. On the other hand, can you imagine how embarrassing this is going to be for the government if everyone is aquitted?
Talk about goat rodeos...
I was looking for the words “April Fools!” but quickly realized that it’s October.
Nice
1) how’d you like to be the new owner today?, 2) how deep into the mob was Chauncey that he got leveraged into doing this? If he wasn’t leveraged, I mean why else would someone do this? 3) did Chauncey do anything else to work off his likely debt - like impacting games? 4)how many current or former NBA players - or other athletes - did Chauncey help scam?
Again I ask the question, wouldn’t Becky Hammon have been a better choice for the Blazers as a coach back when it seemed to be between her and Chauncey? Discuss!
Wouldn't Becky Hammon be a better choice ...end of statement?
Yes…and it would be a Trailblazing decision…!
Hope this pushes new owner to move the team out of state.
Chauncy should have stolen legally and just been a politician.
You sound, how to state this, almost cynical.
This should really help Portland's glittering reputation.
I'm not an NBA fan, but I do feel badly for Trail Blazers' fans...haven't they been through enough? And, Tom Dundon, the new owner, must be thrilled.