NBA CRISIS: The Solutions to Tanking Don't Solve the Real Issue

The NBA's tanking problem takes center stage as various proposed fixes are debated, with implications for the Dallas Mavericks, Mavs fans, Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and NBA draft reform. From lottery odds, draft protections, and abolishing the draft, to the impact of flattened lottery odds, the discussion explores how these changes would affect NBA parity and player movement.

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit), Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris), and Slightly Biased (Slightly Biased) break down the NBA's tanking proposals and their impact on the Dallas Mavericks, other small market teams, and the NBA's future. The episode covers players and teams like Cooper Flagg, Luka Doncic, the Mavs, Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, and the Sacramento Kings, while also referencing figures like Mark Cuban and Jason Kidd. Hear in-depth insights about the NBA Draft, tanking strategies, and the effect on franchise building, featuring opinions on young prospects and the evolution of NBA competition.

 

0:00 NBA Tanking Crisis & Fixes

6:27 Golden Plan & Entertainment Solutions

18:19 Abolishing Draft Debate

42:33 Mavs NBA Draft Targets

 

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