About this episode
Mark Cuban ignites the NBA with his controversial take on tanking, challenging the very meaning of fan experience and game affordability. Justin Garcia and Camille Davis critically examine Cuban's stance, questioning whether lower ticket prices matter when star players are sidelined and teams chase lottery odds. With Milwaukee Bucks fans still packing Fiserv Forum—even during tough stretches—the debate heats up: does competitive fire or hope for the future drive loyalty?Core topics include the real impact of tanking on NBA team culture, the pressing challenges of ticket affordability, and accessibility issues blocking local fans from watching Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. The hosts spotlight how the NBA’s business model affects fan engagement, the implications for franchises like the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards, and what changes—like revamped draft rules—could balance competition with entertainment. Will the league find a cure for tanking, or is it just part of the game?Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. QuoMake this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/lockedonnba.Quo — no missed calls, no missed customers. 5-Hour ENERGYHave your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastGa
