So, the NBA season supposedly doesn’t begin until Christmas? That’s a bold claim! It’s like saying the year doesn’t start until after your New Year’s hangover wears off. I mean, what about all those games we’ve seen so far? Are they just warm-up exercises for Santa’s big reveal of who’s really good at basketball? As we tumble down the holiday rabbit hole, it’s amusing to think that teams are already plotting to tank harder than a toddler who just got told no to dessert. Plus, let’s not forget the rookies out there trying to make their mark while some teams are busy perfecting the art of losing. Makes you wonder if the NBA should just start awarding participation trophies for the bottom dwellers. Which team do you think is the most likely to "Santa-sleigh" their way to the lottery? https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1096513/nba-christmas-catchup-contenders-best-rookies-trade-candidates-tank-race-and-more #NBAXmas #TankFest #RookieWatch #HoopsHumor