[Amick] There was, according to the source, a consensus on the call that this issue threatens the integrity and long-term viability of the league. As one general manager on the call put it in regards to tanking, “We’re all to blame.”
According to one source with knowledge of the meeting, Duke legend and current NBA adviser Mike Krzyzewski praised the general managers on the call for “acknowledging the issue and attacking it.” Krzyzewski, who was named a league adviser in May 2023, is typically involved in the NBA’s general manager meetings and competition committee meetings.
There was, according to the source, a consensus on the call that this issue threatens the integrity and long-term viability of the league. And when Silver emphasized the importance of finding a solution, there was an acknowledgement that a change to the current system is needed.
As one general manager on the call put it in regards to tanking, “We’re all to blame.”