Tanking, team-building, and the future of rookie contracts with Jake Fischer

Jake Fischer is the author of "Built To Lose" a book about tanking in the NBA and how it re-shaped the league. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has Jake on to talk about his new book, the Sam Hinkie's extreme tanking in Philadelphia, the Boston Celtics landing Jayson Tatum, and how the future of the league looks as tanking teams risk losing players after their rookie contracts thanks to an influx of television money and other factors.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices