“Mavericks embarrassed the NBA” – Mark Cuban and Dallas front office in HUGE TROUBLE for losing purposely
NBA investigates Mavericks for resting players in crucial game
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The NBA is looking into the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to rest several of their best players in a game that could have kept them alive in the play-in race. The Mavericks lost 138-117 to the San Antonio Spurs, eliminating them from postseason contention and raising questions about their motives.
The Mavericks had a slim chance of making the play-in tournament before the game, but they chose to sit out Kyrie Irving for the entire game and Luka Doncic for most of the contest. The move was reportedly made by owner Mark Cuban and general manager Nico Harrison, who wanted to protect their draft pick for this summer. The Mavericks collapsed and lost to the Spurs. Mavericks’ loss ensured that none of the NBA’s three Texas-based teams would reach the playoffs for the first time since 1980.
Tim Bontemps, The Post’s national NBA writer, slammed the Mavericks on Monday for tanking their last games. He said the play-in tournament was meant to stop teams from losing on purpose and create more drama and competition.
“The reason this is being investigated and the reason this thing matters is because the Dallas Mavericks embarrassed the NBA,” Bontemps said on ESPN’s The Jump. “They have made a mockery of the play-in tournament.“
The NBA was not happy with the Mavericks’ apparent lack of effort and competitiveness, especially since they still had a mathematical chance of making the play-in tournament. The league wants to know the reasons behind the Mavericks’ actions and whether they were trying to tank their season to get a better draft position.
Why Mavericks’ tanking is bad for the NBA?
Tanking is the practice of deliberately losing games to improve one’s chances of getting a high draft pick, which could potentially land a franchise-changing player. It is a practice that is frowned upon by the NBA, which wants its teams to compete hard and play fair every night.
Tanking is harmful to the NBA for several reasons. First, it damages the integrity and credibility of the league, which prides itself on being a competitive and professional sports organization. It makes a mockery of the game and disrespects the fans who pay to watch it.
Second, tanking hurts the players and coaches who are involved in it. The practice creates a losing culture and a negative mindset that can affect their performance and morale. Tanking also exposes them to criticism from fans and media.
Tanking is a risky and unethical strategy that should be avoided by NBA teams. The league should punish teams that engage in tanking to deter them from doing it again and to protect the integrity and quality of the game. The Mavericks embarrassed themselves and the NBA by resting their players against the Spurs, and they might face consequences for their actions.
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