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In this clip, Sebastian Telfair talked about himself and other former NBA players being accused of defrauding the NBA's health and welfare benefit plan. Telfair goes on to express uncertainty about their own involvement in the situation and makes it clear that any funds allegedly stolen were taken from their own accounts, not from more vulnerable citizens. Vlad also mentions former National Basketball Players Association executive director Billy Hunter, who was found guilty of irregularities in his position. Telfair criticizes the NBA and its management of player welfare, accusing it of leaving players high and dry once their career ends. He argues that athletes shouldn't be left to fend for themselves after their sporting careers and advocates for better after-care.
