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Summarizing draft years and tanking teams

I’m exploring drafts associated with generational talents and teams that allegedly tanked. I want to keep it concise with bullet points and include context.

For 1996-97, the Spurs finished 20-62; teams like the Celtics and Grizzlies tanked, with the Spurs winning the lottery with 21.6% odds.

In 2002-03, the Cavs and Nuggets both finished 17-65, but Cleveland won the lottery.

For 2018-19, the Knicks and Cavs had the worst records, with the Pelicans winning the lottery.

Lastly, in 2022-23, tanking teams included the Pistons, Spurs, and Mavericks faced fines.Listing primary players with concise details

I want to summarize key players associated with tanking strategies in a clear, concise format.

• Tim Duncan (1997): Immediate impact with elite skills; “Tank for Tim;" many teams struggled in the '96-97 season; Spurs won the lottery, leading to their dynasty.
• LeBron James (2003): National high school sensation; Cavs and Nuggets were the worst teams; Cleveland won the lottery, forever changing the franchise.
• Zion Williamson (2019): Highly anticipated rookie; teams like the Knicks and Cavs tanked; Pelicans surprisingly won the lottery.
• Victor Wembanyama (2023): Extraordinary talent reshaping the game; teams like the Pistons and Rockets tanked; Spurs won the lottery, marking a “Duncan 2.0” moment.

Others worth mentioning include Oden/Durant (2007), Davis (2012), Shaq (1992), and Wiggins (2014). Overall, while the system has changed to mitigate tanking, the allure of generational talent often skews team strategies.