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Charles Barkley Advocates Major NBA Reform to Curb Tanking

2/22/2026

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Charles Barkley, a retired NBA star, proposed reforms to curb tanking in the NBA.
Barkley said teams with records below .500 should not raise ticket prices to benefit fans and hold owners accountable.
He urged that every lottery team receive one ping pong ball, ending a system that favors the worst teams.
He also proposed banning protections on traded draft picks to prevent manipulation and promote fairness.

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Charles Barkley, a retired NBA star, proposed reforms to curb tanking in the NBA.
Barkley said teams with records below .500 should not raise ticket prices to benefit fans and hold owners accountable.
He urged that every lottery team receive one ping pong ball, ending a system that favors the worst teams.
He also proposed banning protections on traded draft picks to prevent manipulation and promote fairness.