Televised tampering?

The ratings for the All-Star draft showed the format is sustainable and that people were interested in watching captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo go head-to-head in a playground-style draft.

The best part might be the conspiracy theorists who noticed a trend with James’ selections. His first three picks — Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Kawhi Leonard — are set to become free agents this summer.

James also drafted Anthony Davis and free-agent-to-be Klay Thompson.