How stupid is this?

An NBA referee is under investigation for betting on games, including some he refereed.

ESPN article.

Fox Sports article.

How could anyone put themselves in this position?

If this is true, this is one of worst sports scandals in American history. This is even worse than the Pete Rose gambling scandal. This could further tarnish the NBA's already tarnished reputation.

I rarely watch the NBA the way it is. The games are boring. This will repel me further, if that is possible.