It’s no secret that many NBA players love a good gamble. From Charles Barkley to Shaquille O’Neal, even Michael Jordan has been known to put big money on the line. But playing for fun and pulling off a full-scale scam are two completely different things. And now, the reports have dropped a bombshell, revealing that a former boxer allegedly used trick dice to scam millions from NBA stars.
According to court documents, the boxer is referred as “A.B.”—allegedly orchestrated the scheme, using loaded dice to swindle NBA players out of their money. As per NewsBreak’s reports, his name resurfaced this week after LA music executive Eugene Henley, better known as “Big U,” surrendered to federal agents.
And soon after that A.B., a former champion in the ring, is accused of cheating a current NBA All-Star out of $1.5 million and a former player out of a staggering $5 million. Interestingly, a confidential informant, wired by federal agents, even recorded Big U admitting his role in the operation.
With the scandal unfolding, fans quickly began speculating about which NBA stars had fallen victim. The names Shaquille O’Neal and Draymond Green started circulating online, though no official confirmation has been made. Meanwhile, former NBA player Matt Barnes didn’t hold back, reacting to the news with a comment: “Wata time to be alive .”
While no names are officially linked, A.B. himself has a history of high-stakes gambling. He previously went viral for boasting about beating NBA star John Wall out of millions in dice and card games. A resurfaced 2019 YouTube video even shows A.B. shooting dice, with an associate claiming he had won over $1 million in just 30 days.
More details on the A.B. incident
It didn’t take long for Eugene Henley, also known as Big U, to make headlines. The founder of Big U Enterprise is now facing serious charges, including conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. On Wednesday, social media went into a frenzy after authorities arrested ten other alleged gang members and associates. That’s when A.B.’s name started making waves.
As reports surfaced, the details became even more shocking. A.B. allegedly scammed NBA players using trick dice, but the fallout didn’t end there. Big U was reportedly furious that A.B. hadn’t “checked in” with him before running his scheme. Not only that, he also demands the money back on behalf of the cheated NBA players.
To settle the dispute, multiple former NBA players turned to Big U, confirming to authorities that they had paid him six-figure sums. NBA players were allegedly charged up to $100,000 just to get their scammed money back.
A confidential informant revealed that Big U had a major influence in Los Angeles, overseeing high-stakes gambling events, exclusive parties, and celebrity gatherings. Reports also suggest that players and celebrities regularly paid him to ensure their events ran smoothly, fearing retaliation from his Rollin’ 60s associates if they didn’t comply. So what your take on this incident? Share your thoughts.
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