The Disproportionate Rewards of the NBA In-Season Tournament: How Bottom-Ranked Players Benefit
First, a disclaimer: I interviewed with two Knicks under false pretenses. I informed them, incorrectly, that the NBA was awarding $1 million to each member of Adam Silver’s winning “in-season tournament” team. In reality, the winners each receive $500,000. This is new to everyone, including journalists. Nonetheless, the premise of my story – and the … Read more