Adam Silver plans "substantial" changes to NBA draft lottery, due to tanking
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Key Points:
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced plans to make "substantial" changes to the NBA draft lottery system next year to address the league's tanking problem.
- Silver suggested potential solutions, including disconnecting draft order from team records, though he indicated a preference for incremental changes rather than radical shifts.
- Critics argue that the only effective way to eliminate tanking incentives is to base draft order on criteria other than team records, such as a completely random lottery or even awarding the first pick to the champion.
- Silver acknowledged a broader societal shift that has destigmatized losing behaviors, but some believe the responsibility lies with teams prioritizing long-term rebuilding over competitive integrity.
- The article warns that other leagues like the NFL should proactively address
