Hassan Whiteside Reveals How Chauncey Billups' Gambling Impacted His Exit from the Blazers

Chauncey Billups is embroiled in a scandal following allegations of participating in rigged poker games connected to organized crime, leading to his arrest and dismissal as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Jemele Hill referred to this situation as "the story of the year." Reports suggest that Billups was implicated not only in cheating players using X-ray machines but also in insider trading and potentially manipulating NBA outcomes. Allegations indicate he informed gamblers about player availability prior to official injury reports. The ramifications of these developments have affected player trust in the NBA's integrity. Former player Hassan Whiteside criticized Billups for influencing his failure to re-sign with the Blazers, despite posting impressive statistics. However, Whiteside's timeline is misleading, blaming Billups who only became head coach later. Support for Billups remains, with Tyronn Lue affirming his belief in Billups’ character, despite the surrounding turmoil affecting his family.

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