Everyone saw this coming except the NBA. It seemed obvious to us: An industry built on winning money instead of earning it will attract those willing to break the rules to make a buck.

And yet, when news broke last week about FBI arrests, including a current NBA head coach and player, those who have promoted the marriage of sports and gambling said they were shocked and disappointed.

“I was deeply disturbed,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. “There’s nothing more important to the league and its fans than the integrity of the competition. And so I had a pit in my stomach, it was very upsetting.”

Silver has been the matchmaker between bookies and sports. His leadership has brought more leagues to the betting table. And while he has insisted that everything should be above board, he has

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