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2025-10-25 12:19:21
[Shocking gambling scandal broke out in the NBA! A crisis lurks behind the president’s tearful apology] ⑴ NBA President Adam Silver responded to the illegal gambling scandal for the first time on Friday (Saturday Beijing time), admitting that he was “deeply disturbed” by the accusations and publicly apologized to fans around the world. ⑵ Silver emphasized that “the fairness of the game is above all else” and said that he “felt very bad” in the face of the scandal that broke out at the beginning of the season. ⑶ The case involves more than 30 players and coaches and is facing investigation by law enforcement agencies. The Associated Press called it the “largest” gambling case in the league’s history. ⑷ Despite acknowledging the seriousness of the problem, Silver still insisted that “the game on the court was very exciting” in an attempt to maintain the viewing experience of the event. ⑸ This is the most serious credibility crisis faced by the professional basketball world in recent years, which may have long-term effects on the league’s reputation.
