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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
It would definitely change the buyer-seller dynamic. Teams poised to miss the playoffs might avoid selling their best players, some might even become moderate buyers if they are so far out at the trade deadline. I think it could also over compensate good teams that have either just been unlucky or play in good divisions. For example, a team that is missing the playoffs because they just happen to be a sliver weaker in a strong division, but has their schedule lopsided towards teams not in their division down the stretch after elimination, would disproportionately benefit. Or in the case of Florida this year who have been to the finals 3 years in a row, have a stacked team, and is out mostly due to being a victim of their own success, could realistically go on a tear, still miss the playoffs, and sneak into a high draft position.
I would prefer a system that uses a variety of metrics to determine lottery odds, like success over the past several years, draft position and lottery wins. Plus whatever other relevant analytics or metrics.
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I like the fact that it would give every fan something to cheer for down the stretch - including cheering for wins instead of losses. The worst teams would still have the best chances of getting the highest picks, but tanking would be discouraged.
I agree there are some downsides, but overall I think it's way better.
Imagine the #1 pick being up for grabs in the final weekend of the season, but instead of fans cheering for a loss, they are cheering for a win.
I'm all in on that.