The Draymond Green Show Fights Break Out In Pistons/Hornets & Hawks/Timberwolves Games And NBA Has TANKING PROBLEM
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Feb 11, 2026 He rants about rampant tanking across the league and suggests stronger punishments and draft changes. He recaps the Pistons–Hornets and Hawks–Timberwolves brawls, breaking down the physicality and officiating. He previews Damian Lillard in the three-point contest and debates NBA expansion to Vegas and Seattle. He also flags Darryn Peterson's draft prospects and talks player value shifts for scorers.
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Tanking Is Ruining Competition
- Draymond Green calls current NBA tanking blatantly obvious and damaging to competition and player development.
- He warns that widespread tanking (about a third of teams) undermines the product and teaches losing habits.
Penalize Teams That Deliberately Tank Picks
- Draymond suggests policy fixes like penalizing overt tanking by adjusting draft pick positions.
- He argues if teams deliberately manipulate record to chase picks, the league should reduce their draft rewards.
Tanking Works Only With Elite Drafting
- Draymond cites OKC as a rare tanking success driven by elite drafting and front-office skill.
- He notes most teams copying that model won't achieve the same results without exceptional draft acumen.