Draymond Green’s Explosive Call to Action: Is the NBA Ready to End the Tanking Crisis for Good?

In the waning moments of a tightly contested game, the Sacramento Kings pulled a move that raised more than a few eyebrows. With just a slim lead and the clock bleeding down, Doug McDermott made the curious choice to send Seth Curry to the line, fouling intentionally despite the penalty. It wasn’t just the fans who were stunned; on the hardwood, one voice rang out loud and clear—Draymond Green, visibly baffled by the antics and quick to call out what he sees as blatant tanking. After the final buzzer, with the Warriors edging out the Kings 110-105, Green didn’t mince words. He challenged the league and NBA commissioner Adam Silver to clamp down harder on this underhanded strategy that’s seeped into the game. Green’s plea? Treat teams that tank the way players get penalized—slap on fines and enforce them relentlessly. With tanking rumors swirling and only a handful of fines dished out to a couple of teams this season, Green’s frustration is palpable. The race for top draft picks is heating up, and with numerous franchises hovering near the bottom, the temptation to throw games is stronger than ever. It’s a firestorm that begs the question: why aren’t the league’s disciplinary measures keeping pace? Here’s the full story on Green’s bold call for accountability and what it means for the NBA’s integrity. LEARN MORE