Flores’ “$100,000 per loss” incentive allegation brings the tanking strategy out of the realm of suspicion and into conspiracy, possibly criminal, territory. Whether it’s ever proved in court to the satisfaction of a jury, the stigma of the allegation could follow Ross for the foreseeable future, hindering his ability to recruit a talented head coach or redeem himself in front of a fan base that has been all too willing to criticize his every move.