ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has ignited controversy by suggesting a connection between the recent NBA game-rigging scandal, linked to the mafia and uncovered by the FBI, and former President Donald Trump. Smith speculated that this scandal might be just the beginning, hinting at potential future targeting of the WNBA. He implied that this could be a form of retaliation for protests against Trump, stating, “Don’t be surprised that the WNBA is next on his list… Because when you’ve got all of these protests that have been going on out there and people that have been protesting against him and what have you, this man is coming. He\u2019s coming.”<\/p>\n
These claims have been met with significant skepticism and criticism online, as evidenced by reactions calling it “a horrible take.” While the FBI’s investigation into the NBA scandal is ongoing, any connection to political motivations remains unsubstantiated and speculative. The sports world, already grappling with integrity concerns arising from the game-rigging allegations, now faces further division amid accusations linking the scandal to political agendas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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