As much as the NBA tried to penalize teams from tanking, with the top three teams each getting a 14% chance at securing the #1 pick, it has not deterred teams.
Commissioner Adam Silver said he hopes that teams will maintain their integrity and try to win games despite the obvious bounty awaiting the team that hit the lottery.
I know that many of our NBA teams are salivating at the notion that potentially through our lottery, they can get him, so they should all still compete very hard next season, said Silver.
If they are not fighting for a playoff spot late in the season, teams such as the Houston Rockets, , Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, and Sacramento Kings will be watched closely.
Gregg Popovich from the San Antonio Spurs coached Duncan and won multiple NBA titles with him, so he d love to add the next Duncan to his lackluster squad. Even teams that are not high on European prospects are giddy about Wembanyama.
