Warriors’ Draymond Green calls out NBA tanking culture
Draymond Green did not hold back.The Golden State Warriors forward says the NBA has a tanking problem, and he believes it is hurting young players more than anyone wants to admit.Speaking on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, Green criticized organizations that prioritize draft position over development. His concern goes beyond standings and lottery odds. It is about what happens to players who begin their careers in systems built to lose.Green pointed directly to former No. 3 overall pick Jahlil Okafor. Okafor entered the league in 2015 during Philadelphia 76ers' "Trust The Process" era. Between 2014-15 and 2016-17, the Sixers posted records of 19-63, 10-72, and 28-54, stockpiling lottery selections including Nerlens Noel, Michael Carter-Williams, and Markelle Fultz. Only Joel Embiid emerged as a long-term franchise cornerstone.Victor Wembanyama drops 40 vs the Lakers and shares an emotional hug […]
