GM: Silver Cares More About Monetization Than Integrity Of Game

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:29 pm

Adam Silver will take over for David Stern in February as commissioner of the NBA.

Silver is believed, by at least one general manager, to have a stronger focus on monetization than Stern.

“I don’t know how much he thinks about the integrity of the game,” the GM said. “He’s more about selling widgets.”

Via Ric Bucher/Bleacher Report

manonthemoon9 · Post #2 » by **manonthemoon9** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:17 pm

Horrible if true

10acious · Post #3 » by **10acious** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:45 pm

Ric Puker should have challenged the GM to provide examples of Silver choosing monetization over integrity of the game. I don't believe that just because the NBA is seeking greater revenue streams means that integrity is sacrificed, but I could be more convinced if specific instances were cited.

arambone · Post #4 » by **arambone** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:04 pm

Joey Crawford is good for monetization...

arambone · Post #5 » by **arambone** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:23 pm

Televising the lottery balls? Bad for monetization.

devinbrady · Post #6 » by **devinbrady** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:30 pm

arambone wrote:Joey Crawford is good for monetization...

Nice!!!! Like kicking CP3 out of the game.

BasketballJosh · Post #7 » by **BasketballJosh** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:05 pm

The fact that 1/2 the teams will be wearing sleeved jerseys next year is a good indication as well. Not to mention all the "special" jerseys. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

SearsTower · Post #8 » by **SearsTower** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 1:25 am

BasketballJosh wrote:The fact that 1/2 the teams will be wearing sleeved jerseys next year is a good indication as well. Not to mention all the "special" jerseys. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Plus the upcoming advertisements on in-game jerseys. I'm really worried Silver is going to be terrible. Worse than Stern. Go figure.

Dolphin Lips · Post #9 » by **Dolphin Lips** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 1:52 am

Rich Bucher is just throwing shots today-- this and Collins --- Plus everything is and always will be about money

C.R.E.A.M.