The NBA is working hard to staging an in-season tournament that could start with the 2023-24 season.
This tournament will be a huge change in the way things are currently done.
It will take place in December and will use a pool play format to determine the final eight teams who will then compete in a single elimination tournament.
Teams will fight for bragging rights, a winning record, and cash prizes, too.
The purpose of the proposed tournament is to generate excitement for the regular season.
As it stands now, many people don’t pay attention to the league until the end of the year and the NBA wants to change that.
Commissioner Adam Silver spoke about the tournament, saying he wanted to “create new games with impact, that take a page from European football.”
He added that the matches will look different, with the stadium and uniforms different as well.
Adam Silver said that with the championship in season, the NBA wanted to “create new games with consequences, that take a page from European soccer.” He said, “Visually it will look different.” Players will wear different casual clothes, there will be a different court, and you will know that it is different.
– Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) April 18, 2023
Many fans around the league aren’t completely sold on the idea of a championship season, and have let their opinions slip after Silver’s recent comments.
Immediately, the jokes were thrown at Silver’s account.
Ah yes, the FA Cup, famous because of its different uniforms
– bring them back (trashtaeks) April 18, 2023
Other people have suggested bonuses that could be offered to make the tournament worth it for the players, similar to other countries’ soccer leagues.
The NBA must have draft pick positions as “bonuses” for winning the championship in the season. That or the use of relegation/devolution rules, for a feel more similar to the Premier League.
– Angel Valentine (ReverseDVD) April 18, 2023
Many people have pointed out that European footballers don’t play 82 games a season and that trying to imitate the sport isn’t the smartest idea.
European football does not play 82 game seasons!!!
– Amar (@AmarTime3) April 18, 2023
Then there were some who like the idea, even though they don’t quite understand it.
This sounds strange. I kinda like it.
– J/W Sports Report (@JWsportsreport1) April 18, 2023
The tournament seems to be moving forward at full speed.
Fans should prepare for it to become a regular part of the year.
And they shouldn’t count it yet.
As a reminder, some people thought Tournament Play would be a disaster.
It is now one of the most popular and popular parts of the season.
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