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Usually Lurkin · 02-29-2008, 11:28 AM

I think regional playoffs are good for the league.

I think draft position should not be based on playoffs, though.
They should replace the current lottery system which allows better teams better draft position if they miss the playoffs, and encourages borderline teams to tank for a few ping pong balls. If they block the lottery such that the worst 5 teams get the 1st five picks, the second worst 5 teams get the 2nd 5 picks, etc., they would discourage tanking, 'cause you'd have to tank your way past 5 teams in order to even have a chance at significantly moving up in the draft.

02-29-2008, 11:28 AM	#4
Usually Lurkin Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,195	I think regional playoffs are good for the league. I think draft position should not be based on playoffs, though. They should replace the current lottery system which allows better teams better draft position if they miss the playoffs, and encourages borderline teams to tank for a few ping pong balls. If they block the lottery such that the worst 5 teams get the 1st five picks, the second worst 5 teams get the 2nd 5 picks, etc., they would discourage tanking, 'cause you'd have to tank your way past 5 teams in order to even have a chance at significantly moving up in the draft. Last edited by Usually Lurkin; 02-29-2008 at 11:30 AM.