How about they stick with Basketball preseason?
smartest and most cost-effective way. That way players can give a decent game, and no one will care at all if it's preseason or regular.
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12/22/2016- Made a bet with Ganoncrotch that the first 6 months of 2017 will be worse than 2016. A poll will be made to determine the winner. Loser has to take a picture of them imitating their profile picture.