I always had a problem with teams losing a game on purpose, let alone a series of games on purpose. I've always believed that you always try your best to win, no matter what. Somehow some way it has become acceptable for a team to lose as many games as it can for the reward of potential future star via a top draft pick that may or may not pan out.
Last I looked, fans pay top dollar to watch their teams play. But now, legalized gamblers have entered the picture too. Yes, gamblers can take into account that certain teams want to lose a game, but think about, how silly does it sound? And what about integrity? Are passes dropped on purpose? Are run plays called when a team needs to pass? Are shots missed on purpose? Is taking a fall acceptable in 2022?
The revelations that Brian Flores was offered $100,000 for each game he threw isn't unbelievable. We saw first hand the Toronto Raptors tank on purpose last year in order to get a high draft pick. Was Nick Nurse, who coaches like he never wants to lose any game anytime given a bonus to not play several of his starters as the season winded down? I hate to think he was, I hate to think he made decisions during the game to ensure a loss. But it was clear as day what the Raptors were up to, and it was comple