Another Golden State Warriors win discourages clubs who look at the Warriors' $170.3 million tax burden for 2021-22 and conclude, "I can't compete with that."
The vast majority of clubs in the league just cannot compete.
As the NBA and NBPA negotiate a new CBA, that discrepancy is a major worry (CBA).
The CBA aims to provide every club a chance to win, regardless of market size.
In their championship run, the Los Angeles Lakers, a major media market and free agent spender, were under the tax (2019-20).
At long last, the teams subject to the luxury tax are receiving a portion of the taxpayers' money.