NBA's proposed 3-2-1 lottery reform criticized as overly complex and beneficial to big-market teams like Lakers
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Mirjam Swanson
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
The article criticizes the NBA's proposed "anti-tanking draft reform" via a "3-2-1 lottery" system, arguing it's overly complicated and will harm competitive balance. The author contends the reform is designed to benefit big-market teams like the Lakers while making the league less competitive overall. The piece uses sarcastic and critical tones to question the motives behind the rule change and its potential negative impact on basketball quality.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe NBA's owners are expected to meet Thursday to approve new 'anti-tanking draft reform' via a '3-2-1 lottery.'
I just know they're the type of people who love a good board game — one with rules that take a half-hour to explain, by which time their guests' eyes have glazed over.
Think they'll get the hint if someone asks, 'Y'all got any Clue instead?'
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