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Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair recently weighed in on Gilbert Arenas’ recent arrest linked to an illegal gambling operation. Arenas was detained but quickly released the same day. Telfair shared that he texted Arenas saying, “Welcome to the feds,” showing a mix of humor and concern. He emphasized that Arenas likely wasn’t directly involved in running the operation, suggesting the house he rented was used without his full knowledge. Despite the seriousness of the charges—the operation allegedly involved organized crime figures and could lead to a five-year federal sentence—Telfair remains optimistic about Arenas’ situation. Discussing broader issues, Telfair also spoke about the impact of gambling on NBA games, expressing worry about how betting influences players’ performance and the integrity of the sport. He called for stronger oversight to protect the game and players amid increasing gambling-related controversies.
