NBA General Discussion

[Negrodamus]

Another draft; another time I let “laziness” influence my decision instead of stays/traits. Kel’el Ware is legit.

[youngcrev]

Harden just dropped 40 on the Bucks last night. Kinda crazy how well his game has aged given the lack of work he has put into his body. That team is carried by their defense, but Harden can still do the heliocentric offense thing (just not as efficiently) and allow them to survive having a bunch of non-creators on the floor.

That said, regular season was never the issue for him.

[youngcrev]

Didn't count, but still .............

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Yeah, F*** Wemby! (No good reason for me to feel that way, and yet...)

Also, I can't help look at that Grizzlies team and envy their ability to survive how much time their best player misses. Survive and thrive.

[phillynative]

Ricky sent to Gleague? Has he struggled the last two games?
I see EG and Jackson have played relatively well recently, I hope that's not why

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[mjkvol]

For a guy who insists that the game has never been healthier or better, Adam Silver certainly talks a lot about f***king with the rules. This new one is a gem, though. Shortening games by 8 minutes would be the equivalent of playing aout 12-13 less games, and sounds to me like an end around to avoid cutting the schedule back, because the owners keep all those gates and the networks still get the same "inventory". It's also less basketball for the same exorbitant prices for the fans.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/adam-silver-says-hes-a-fan-of-shortening-nba-quarters-to-10-minutes-also-floats-idea-of-free-throw-change/

[Arsenal]

For a guy who insists that the game has never been healthier or better, Adam Silver certainly talks a lot about f***king with the rules. This new one is a gem, though. Shortening games by 8 minutes would be the equivalent of playing aout 12-13 less games, and sounds to me like an end around to avoid cutting the schedule back, because the owners keep all those gates and the networks still get the same "inventory". It's also less basketball for the same exorbitant prices for the fans.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/adam-silver-says-hes-a-fan-of-shortening-nba-quarters-to-10-minutes-also-floats-idea-of-free-throw-change/

This POS must go. Evil man.

[mjkvol]

For a guy who insists that the game has never been healthier or better, Adam Silver certainly talks a lot about f***king with the rules. This new one is a gem, though. Shortening games by 8 minutes would be the equivalent of playing aout 12-13 less games, and sounds to me like an end around to avoid cutting the schedule back, because the owners keep all those gates and the networks still get the same "inventory". It's also less basketball for the same exorbitant prices for the fans.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/adam-silver-says-hes-a-fan-of-shortening-nba-quarters-to-10-minutes-also-floats-idea-of-free-throw-change/

This POS must go. Evil man.

He is a scumbag for sure. There has to be a nice place in hell for him after the way he ruined this franchise.

[the_process]

For a guy who insists that the game has never been healthier or better, Adam Silver certainly talks a lot about f***king with the rules. This new one is a gem, though. Shortening games by 8 minutes would be the equivalent of playing aout 12-13 less games, and sounds to me like an end around to avoid cutting the schedule back, because the owners keep all those gates and the networks still get the same "inventory". It's also less basketball for the same exorbitant prices for the fans.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/adam-silver-says-hes-a-fan-of-shortening-nba-quarters-to-10-minutes-also-floats-idea-of-free-throw-change/

This is almost certainly what he's quietly proposing.

[youngcrev]

For a guy who insists that the game has never been healthier or better, Adam Silver certainly talks a lot about f***king with the rules. This new one is a gem, though. Shortening games by 8 minutes would be the equivalent of playing aout 12-13 less games, and sounds to me like an end around to avoid cutting the schedule back, because the owners keep all those gates and the networks still get the same "inventory". It's also less basketball for the same exorbitant prices for the fans.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/adam-silver-says-hes-a-fan-of-shortening-nba-quarters-to-10-minutes-also-floats-idea-of-free-throw-change/

This POS must go. Evil man.

He is a scumbag for sure. There has to be a nice place in hell for him after the way he ruined this franchise.

Why do we hate this idea? Or we don't and just hate Dave Silver?

I actually kinda like the idea. I've never watched an NBA game and gone "well, that was too short". Especially now with all the stoppages.

**** with stats and stuff, but who cares?

Less games would be better. But I don't hate this idea if that's not feasible.

[Arsenal]

It’s a terrible idea that fundamentally changes the game. There are other ways to shorten the game instead of something this drastic.

You didn’t see baseball move from 9 to 7 innings but they still figured it out.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

If the NBA goes to 10 minute quarters in an attempt to shorten the season, that'll probably be it for me. Really can not stand Adam Silver.

[youngcrev]

It’s a terrible idea that fundamentally changes the game. There are other ways to shorten the game instead of something this drastic.

You didn’t see baseball move from 9 to 7 innings but they still figured it out.

I don't think the sports are comparable.

Yes, there would some fundamental changes to the game. It also wouldn't be the first time the NBA made rule changes that did so.

FIBA and college basketball are 40 minutes each, I don't find anything particularly special about 48.

That said, does this solve the actual issue? Or do stars just end up playing the same amount they currently do and depth just becomes less important? Thibs would be playing 6 guys max a night!

[WentzerWuver]

If the NBA goes to 10 minute quarters in an attempt to shorten the season, that'll probably be it for me. Really can not stand Adam Silver.

Noone going to pay to watch shorter games at those ticket prices. Less games per season and no back to back are preferable to ticket holders.

[mjkvol]

This POS must go. Evil man.

He is a scumbag for sure. There has to be a nice place in hell for him after the way he ruined this franchise.

Why do we hate this idea? Or we don't and just hate Dave Silver?

I actually kinda like the idea. I've never watched an NBA game and gone "well, that was too short". Especially now with all the stoppages.

**** with stats and stuff, but who cares?

Less games would be better. But I don't hate this idea if that's not feasible.

Silver is a slimy piece of garbage, yes, but the idea is a clear ripoff of anyone who actually still pays the ridiculous ticket prices to go to these games. You get less basketball, but do you think ticket prices are going to drop a single penny?

With regard to watching on TV, I agree with you. But there's a fundamental principle here that's being violated - everyone knows that shortening the season by a dozen games or so is the best solution, and this is Silver's way of side stepping that because of the obvious reason that owners would never give up those gates or any network money. And cloaking it in the FIBA and CBB thing is a nice way of legitimizing the move.

Listen, I haven't been to a Sixers game since the Spectrum, so personally it doesn't affect me at all. If season ticket customers and people paying to go to games think it's fine, then whatever, but at what point does the public send a signal to these whores that enough is enough?

[youngcrev]

He is a scumbag for sure. There has to be a nice place in hell for him after the way he ruined this franchise.

Why do we hate this idea? Or we don't and just hate Dave Silver?

I actually kinda like the idea. I've never watched an NBA game and gone "well, that was too short". Especially now with all the stoppages.

**** with stats and stuff, but who cares?

Less games would be better. But I don't hate this idea if that's not feasible.

Silver is a slimy piece of garbage, yes, but the idea is a clear ripoff of anyone who actually still pays the ridiculous ticket prices to go to these games. You get less basketball, but do you think ticket prices are going to drop a single penny?

With regard to watching on TV, I agree with you. But there's a fundamental principle here that's being violated - everyone knows that shortening the season by a dozen games or so is the best solution, and this is Silver's way of side stepping that because of the obvious reason that owners would never give up those gates or any network money. And cloaking it in the FIBA and CBB thing is a nice way of legitimizing the move.

Listen, I haven't been to a Sixers game since the Spectrum, so personally it doesn't affect me at all. If season ticket customers and people paying to go to games think it's fine, then whatever, but at what point does the public send a signal to these whores that enough is enough?

Feels like an overreaction to me. Not saying it's not a valid criticism, I just wouldn't feel ripped off by a shorter game. Both in terms the experience and the value of my purchase (it's not like you wouldn't know the game was shorter than before when buying it).

I guess I could see a scenario of someone not knowing about the rule changes or a season ticket holder re-upping being annoyed. But I also don't care about either those someones.

...also, wtf (about that last sentence). Chill out, Luigi

[mjkvol]

Why do we hate this idea? Or we don't and just hate Dave Silver?

I actually kinda like the idea. I've never watched an NBA game and gone "well, that was too short". Especially now with all the stoppages.

**** with stats and stuff, but who cares?

Less games would be better. But I don't hate this idea if that's not feasible.

Silver is a slimy piece of garbage, yes, but the idea is a clear ripoff of anyone who actually still pays the ridiculous ticket prices to go to these games. You get less basketball, but do you think ticket prices are going to drop a single penny?

With regard to watching on TV, I agree with you. But there's a fundamental principle here that's being violated - everyone knows that shortening the season by a dozen games or so is the best solution, and this is Silver's way of side stepping that because of the obvious reason that owners would never give up those gates or any network money. And cloaking it in the FIBA and CBB thing is a nice way of legitimizing the move.

Listen, I haven't been to a Sixers game since the Spectrum, so personally it doesn't affect me at all. If season ticket customers and people paying to go to games think it's fine, then whatever, but at what point does the public send a signal to these whores that enough is enough?

Feels like an overreaction to me. Not saying it's not a valid criticism, I just wouldn't feel ripped off by a shorter game. Both in terms the experience and the value of my purchase (it's not like you wouldn't know the game was shorter than before when buying it).

I guess I could see a scenario of someone not knowing about the rule changes or a season ticket holder re-upping being annoyed. But I also don't care about either those someones.

...also, wtf (about that last sentence). Chill out, Luigi

Oh, I'm chill, and I honestly don't really care. But for the sake of the discussion, you don't see the idea that ticket buyers are being ripped off while Silver gets to eat his cake and have it?

The networks win, as they'll have the same amount of commercials in less time. The owners win, as they keep their gates. But fans going to games will be paying the same prices for less basketball.

Like I said, if they don't care then the hell with it. Just keep feeding the beast.

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This kuzma lowlight reminded me of the first time i played basketball after that lockdown in 2020

[Iverson Armband]

Silver is a slimy piece of garbage, yes, but the idea is a clear ripoff of anyone who actually still pays the ridiculous ticket prices to go to these games. You get less basketball, but do you think ticket prices are going to drop a single penny?

With regard to watching on TV, I agree with you. But there's a fundamental principle here that's being violated - everyone knows that shortening the season by a dozen games or so is the best solution, and this is Silver's way of side stepping that because of the obvious reason that owners would never give up those gates or any network money. And cloaking it in the FIBA and CBB thing is a nice way of legitimizing the move.

Listen, I haven't been to a Sixers game since the Spectrum, so personally it doesn't affect me at all. If season ticket customers and people paying to go to games think it's fine, then whatever, but at what point does the public send a signal to these whores that enough is enough?

Feels like an overreaction to me. Not saying it's not a valid criticism, I just wouldn't feel ripped off by a shorter game. Both in terms the experience and the value of my purchase (it's not like you wouldn't know the game was shorter than before when buying it).

I guess I could see a scenario of someone not knowing about the rule changes or a season ticket holder re-upping being annoyed. But I also don't care about either those someones.

...also, wtf (about that last sentence). Chill out, Luigi

Oh, I'm chill, and I honestly don't really care. But for the sake of the discussion, you don't see the idea that ticket buyers are being ripped off while Silver gets to eat his cake and have it?

The networks win, as they'll have the same amount of commercials in less time. The owners win, as they keep their gates. But fans going to games will be paying the same prices for less basketball.

Like I said, if they don't care then the hell with it. Just keep feeding the beast.

You seem to really hate the NBA. I don’t know why you continue to put yourself through it, just let it go. Get in to something else lol.