The NBA is running back the play-in tournament. While we have heard some dislike from the players, we are now hearing it from one particular owner.
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss spoke this week with Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic. In the interview, Buss explained why she does not like the play-in format.
“I obviously see the excitement of it,” said Buss. “I could see where it’s kind of fun for one game. But I don’t want to diminish what happens in the regular season.
“They like to say that it combats tanking,” she added. “I think tanking would be best served by losing draft picks, something that hurts the basketball department as opposed to financial punishment, right? Because the general manager’s job is based on wins and losses. The general manager’s job isn’t based on how many season tickets you sell, or how many sponsors.”
While Buss is entitled to her opinion and her Lakers did win their play-in game to secure the 7th seed last season, it was a huge rating boost for the league and networks. Expect to see the play-in tournament to be around for a while to come.
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