The big 2022-23 “Tanking for Wemby” campaign has been largely, surprisingly and refreshingly interrupted with three full weeks left in the regular season.
Victor Wembanyama has been as great as advertised, pumped up by many as the best prospect in eons — in the same class as Tim Duncan and LeBron James, without much hyperbole. Scoot Henderson has been spectacular for the G League Ignite, proving to be far more than a consolation prize, particularly in a guard-heavy game.
Traditionally, that would inspire ugly and rampant tanking, a slog from the start of November to now — with so many coaches and executives giving the media and fans the “you know” wink-wink nod about developing players when everyone knows it’s a blatant attempt to game the lottery system.