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What we lose when we stop rooting for wins
- New York teams are facing pressure from fans who want worse records to improve draft positions.
- Critics say tanking is lame and cannot be simulated like a video game and undermines the season.
- The discussion includes figures from Knicks, Jets, and Nets staff and fans alongside analysts.
- The article cites that losses are seen as desirable to improve draft positions by some fan groups.
- The piece references multiple teams near the bottom of standings fueling the debate.
- Analysts argue about separating fact from fiction on St. John’s uneven start as part of the broader tanking discussion.
- The article notes NBA, NFL and college programs are all considered in the tanking debate.
- A Jets fan imagery is used to illustrate extreme reactions to losses.
- The debate touches on the ethical and competitive implications of tanking.
- The piece includes quotes from Mike Vaccaro and Mark Cannizzaro on tanking dynamics.
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