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Stop Tanking: Fix the NBA Draft Lottery
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DeROK Yeah, it would stink to be Miami as they'd have to pay their dues before their lottery odds are increased, but doesn't it stink more to be Charlotte, Minnesota, Seattle, Memphis, and New York? Those are the teams the NBA needs to get back in the game or risk losing fans. The #3 system gives the teams who have been suffering the longest the best odds, while also taking into account how poorly they did this year. Still, Miami wouldn't be completely screwed as they'd get the #4 pick at worst.
Stop Tanking: Fix the NBA Draft Lottery
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DeROK The problem is not with players losing motivation or sitting out due to injury. That stuff happens. What is a problem is when teams intentionally try to lose to improve their draft positioning.
And even if things like the Heat benching Wade, or the Grizzlies trading Gasol weeks before the deadline are completely legit, they appear to be intentional because of the great benefit teams can receive from doing poorly once eliminated. If the system was fixed, these things would be non-issues.
carty64, I thought about something similar to what you suggested. Here's the one problem with that though - what if a team just legitimately stinks? If they were that bad, they could play their hearts out and still only play .200 basketball after being eliminated from the playoffs. With the system you suggested, a team like that who desperately needs a good pick would get sent to the back of the pack.
Minnesota’s Absentee, Incompetent Owner Has Gall to Call Out Kevin Garnett
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DeROK I'm really at a loss for words after this. It's a complete disgrace. I'm embarrassed of my team right now. How messed up are we?
ballforlives.com - Using Basketball to Raise AIDS Awareness
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DeROK I'm not sure. I'll have to talk to my friend, but I would guess that there will be.
I cannot in good conscience hype this up, Bloguin or no Bloguin.
Go KG!