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Kerr Proposes Equal Draft Lottery Odds

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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr proposes flattening NBA draft lottery odds to eliminate tanking, suggesting equal chances for all teams to secure the top pick. He advocates for incentives to reward winning teams and discourage intentional losses, sparking a debate as the league seeks solutions before next season.

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Kerr Proposes Equal Draft Lottery Odds

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0:00You're listening to Golden State Warriors News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr has a straightforward idea to fix the NBA's tanking problem. He suggests flattening the draft lottery odds so every team has the same chance at the top pick, no matter their record. Kerr shared this during an appearance on Tom Tolbert's podcast earlier this week. Tanking has become a hot issue in the league, with teams intentionally losing games to improve their draft position. This hurts competitive balance and fan interest late in the season. Kerr agrees with Tolbert's call for equal odds as a starting point. Kerr even mimicked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's frustration, putting his head in his hands while imagining the reaction to yet another fix. It highlights how fed up everyone is with the current system. To make it work, Kerr wants to add huge incentives for reaching the playoffs. Things like better revenue shares or perks that reward winning teams and discourage losing on purpose. The conversation keeps the debate alive as the NBA searches for real solutions before

1:03next season. Fans and coaches alike hope for changes soon. The daily news now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear.

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