Valuetainment "Trump Is COMING!" - Stephen A WARNS NBA-Mafia Gambling Scandal Is The FIRST Of MANY Indictments
Oct 25, 2025
The discussion heats up as Stephen A. Smith alleges Trump is targeting the NBA due to a gambling crackdown. Cash Patel rebuts fiercely, calling the claim absurd. The hosts dive into mafia connections and how longstanding investigations are fueling the scandal. Evidence of cheating and a betting culture surfaces, raising questions about legality. They also speculate how this might impact high-profile figures like LeBron James, and debate the role of politics versus ongoing probes.
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Political Motive Claim Sparks Debate
- Stephen A. Smith suggested the NBA crackdown could be politically motivated and tied to President Trump targeting leagues for their activism.
- Patrick Bet-David and guests reject that direct link, noting investigations predate current politics and other explanations exist.
Mafia And Long Investigations Explain Probe
- Panelists argue the NBA gambling probe stems from organized crime and long-running investigations, not presidential revenge.
- They point to mafia families and multi-year operations as primary drivers of the crackdown.
X-Ray Glasses Used In Rigged Games
- The hosts played footage showing glasses used to read cards at high-stakes poker games as evidence of rigging.
- They describe how these tools let players know opponents' hands and influence massive bets and outcomes.