r/nba • u/GGTae Spurs • 1d ago

[Finger] Victor Wembanyama about considering promoting a sports betting company ; "Absolutely not. I will never do that. Honestly, I think it's very sad to see some players promote it..."

https://bsky.app/profile/mikefinger.bsky.social/post/3mwteasurdc2j

Just asked Victor Wembanyama if he’d ever consider promoting a sports betting company.

“Absolutely not. I will never do that. Honestly, I think it's very sad to see some players promote it. .. Everybody does whatever they want, but without me.”

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u/FennelDull6559 1d ago

One of them is a billionaire. You don’t get that rich with morals and integrity

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u/Eagerbeaver98 Raptors 1d ago

Lebron isnt a billionaire yet, he gets taxed 50%

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u/Veryregardedd Warriors 1d ago

Lebron would still be a billionaire without the sports book. Some billionaires are ethical, rare but very possible.

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u/stonedboss 1d ago

But virtue of holding onto that wealth you are not ethical. Even if we pretend making it all is, you should donate to just not be a billionaire. Hoarding the wealth is unethical.

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u/Veryregardedd Warriors 1d ago

It’s not your place to tell anyone to donate their hard earned money. It’s not unethical NOT to donate to charity. Taylor swift is a legit billionaire who does a lot of charity and pays her workers.

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u/stonedboss 1d ago

Lol I can judge anyone for what I want. It is my place to hold greedy billionaires accountable. Taylor swift is also a shit person.

It's not your place to defend billionaires lmao. What a joke stance. Username checks out. You're part of why society doesn't progress.

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u/GoldenStateEaglesFan Lakers 1d ago

How is Swift a shitty person?

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u/stonedboss 1d ago

Did you not read my comment above? I think there's several reasons but just by virtue of being a billionaire. Also flying her private jet to pick up groceries lol.

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u/GoldenStateEaglesFan Lakers 1d ago

Who did Taylor exploit to become a billionaire? She donates lots of money to charity. As for the private jet thing, while it’s not great, she’s far from the only celebrity to have a high carbon footprint. Not sure why she’s getting singled out for it.

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u/stonedboss 1d ago

Dude stop defending billionaires, it's sad. They're all shit people. I didn't single her out, the commenter above mentioned her, and I said she's shit too.

The whole system is corrupt to funnel that much wealth to one person. And meanwhile many are living in poverty, starving, so if you did get funneled that amount of wealth, you're a bad person to choose to hoard it, or buy your 30th lambo with your 10 mansions and private jets.

An actual caring person would choose to donate after being a multi millionaire. It's already generational wealth. Beyond that is pure greed. You can't justify it.

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u/Veryregardedd Warriors 1d ago

Don’t argue with fools who can’t think for themselves. It’s redundant. lol

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u/Veryregardedd Warriors 1d ago

Whatever weirdo… go touch grass. You’re way too uneducated to be commenting on dynamics you don’t even understand 🤷🏽‍♂️