NBA Commissioner Speaks Out

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he’s got no doubt that this year’s unusually deep draft class is causing teams to tank. It’s not exactly a shocking revelation – when you’ve got a shot at landing a franchise-changing player, you’re gonna do what it takes to get them.

Tanking: The Ugly Truth

Let’s be real, tanking is a dirty word in the NBA. It’s when teams intentionally lose games to improve their draft position. And it’s not like it’s a new phenomenon or anything – teams have been doing it for years. But Silver’s admission that it’s happening now, with this draft class, is pretty telling.

It’s not like Silver’s going to come out and say ‘hey, we’re okay with tanking.’ But by acknowledging it, he’s essentially saying it’s a problem they need to address. And it’s about time – fans don’t pay to watch their teams lose on purpose.