
Adam Silver faces mounting criticism—could a bolder commissioner mindset reshape the NBA’s narrative on tanking? David Locke unpacks Silver’s recent decisions, arguing the 65-game rule and reactions to media pressure are missing key opportunities to spotlight league strengths like competitive balance and rapid team rebuilds. With examples from the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Detroit Pistons, Locke examines how franchises rise from the bottom and why changes to lottery odds may not curb late-season tanking.
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