The NBA is rising in popularity compared to the NFL and MLB. They are the most popular sport among young viewers as well which bodes well for the future of the league.
So why am I suggesting the lottery has ruined the NBA?
Possibly “ruined” is the wrong word, but what else can explain what is happening around the league right now? The Memphis Grizzlies are a bad team. They have lost a tremendous amount of their salary cap to injury. They has inexperienced players hauling big minutes at PG, SG and SF. The Grizzlies have only one player who is able to create shots off the dribble consistently, and they tried everything in their power to get rid of him this week.