Earlier this week, the United States Supreme Court overturned a federal law that prohibited sports gambling — allowing individual states to now legalize it at their own discretion.
The historic change of heart garnered the approval of many, including NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
In January, Silver outlined a path in which the NBA would support the legalization of sports betting. He additionally cited the potential increase in fan engagement, among other factors, as positives for legal wagering.
Despite the widespread support, former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace is on the opposite side, and not in favor of legalized sports gambling.