Why can some people just never have enough?

[seadoug]

I'm not a basketball fan but the gambling scandal in the NBA is all over the news. One of the players involved, Terry Rozier, has a $150 million contract. Why would it be necessary to sacrifice one's career by scamming others to make more money? I guess his career is done. Was it worth it?

NBA gambling scandal, explained: Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and more arrested in illegal betting, poker schemes

 

[mrstime]

Good question, I suppose it is just plain greed.

 

[CaliS]

It really makes you wonder! I remember the football player who was having dog fights. People can be very self destructive. Sad

 

[Naturally]

Not an NBA fan, so haven't delved into it, but read somewhere the mafia might be involved somehow.
No excuses for those associated with the NBA and there should be no legal forgiveness if guilty, but sometimes circumstances and influence of third parties who may be seen as real threats to personal well being and the well being of family members, may have an impact beyond what might appear as simple greed. May or may not have anything to do with anything. We likely will never know the minutia of it all.