re: NBA Considering Changing Draft Format

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You are the one that is confused about what "tanking" is. Players are not losing games intentionally.

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i agree. for the large majority, i think guys play hard and try hard, even on bad teams. but i do think franchises dont always try to win under the current format. they dont sign a key guy they could get b/c theyre not trying to actively win.


think of this scenario: the team is kinda struggling in january and they are at a fork in the road-- trade away a good player and good role player for picks to rebuild or grit through and try to right the ship, including possibly trying to acquire a small, missing piece. under the current format it behooves you to throw in the towel if you cant win big, "get younger guys some playing time", and set up a lottery-esque finish to the season. under the new one idea, trying to lose would never be an option b/c it doesnt help you. keep trying, trade for someone, try to make the playoffs where anything can happen.

right now theres nothing worse than being the 9 seed in each conference. its ok to be really bad, b/c its rewarded. i think thats a problem