Could Walt Disney World save the NBA season?

The Corey's · Post #21 » by **The Corey's** » Wed May 27, 2020 9:53 pm

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Early August???
Wow. A 5-month gap in play. -- That's something.

To be honest, I much prefer they just move on to the next season since they're apparently gonna use this whole thing to delay next season too and implement ideas they been kicking around anyway.

Like a december start, less games and playing further into the summer.

It actually makes me a little sick.

Post #22 » by **Parliament10** » Wed May 27, 2020 11:00 pm

The Corey's wrote:
Parliament10 wrote:
ConstableGeneva wrote:

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Early August???
Wow. A 5-month gap in play. -- That's something.

To be honest, I much prefer they just move on to the next season since they're apparently gonna use this whole thing to delay next season too and implement ideas they been kicking around anyway.

Like a december start, less games and playing further into the summer.

It actually makes me a little sick.

It does give the NBA the opportunity to try out this move to a December 25th Season start.
Which they have been wanting for awhile, to distance themselves from the NFL Season.

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robbie84 · Post #23 » by **robbie84** » Thu May 28, 2020 9:43 am

The Corey's wrote:
Parliament10 wrote:
ConstableGeneva wrote:

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Early August???
Wow. A 5-month gap in play. -- That's something.

To be honest, I much prefer they just move on to the next season since they're apparently gonna use this whole thing to delay next season too and implement ideas they been kicking around anyway.

Like a december start, less games and playing further into the summer.

It actually makes me a little sick.

Each to their own man, but I for one, am really excited to have this to look forward to. Society needs sports. The season also needs to finish. It's a fantastic idea and if it takes an extra month or two to make sure it's safe and the players are ready for the competition then so be it.

24istheLAW · Post #24 » by **24istheLAW** » Thu May 28, 2020 5:00 pm

They ought to start the season in December. What's the point of running up against the NFL for two months at the front end of the season?

70 games instead of 82 is a tougher pill to swallow from the NBA's standpoint, because going forward it'd mean less revenue from games. But I think going forward, the midseason tourney idea could supplant those other 12 games.

I like the mini midseason tourney idea. Gives the players who are on bad teams something to compete for together, and a chance to be on national TV. Get fans of teams which out of contention to watch a few more games, and maybe that's the push they needed to keep watching the team when it's over. And with a 70 game season excluding the tourney, the point of mathematical elimination is pushed deeper into the league's calendar year. I think a bit more competition would benefit the fans and players alike.

Post #25 » by **Parliament10** » Thu May 28, 2020 5:23 pm

24istheLAW wrote:They ought to start the season in December. What's the point of running up against the NFL for two months at the front end of the season?

70 games instead of 82 is a tougher pill to swallow from the NBA's standpoint, because going forward it'd mean less revenue from games. But I think going forward, the midseason tourney idea could supplant those other 12 games.

I like the mini midseason tourney idea. Gives the players who are on bad teams something to compete for together, and a chance to be on national TV. Get fans of teams which out of contention to watch a few more games, and maybe that's the push they needed to keep watching the team when it's over. And with a 70 game season excluding the tourney, the point of mathematical elimination is pushed deeper into the league's calendar year. I think a bit more competition would benefit the fans and players alike.

I don't think that they want to shorten the season, with the move to starting the season(s) on December 25th.
It likely will still be 82 games, for the time being.

They are talking about shortening the season, though. But, just not immediately (except for 2019-20, due to COVID-19).

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #26 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Thu May 28, 2020 6:52 pm

I'm not in favor of shortening the season, only because it gives these snotty little kids more reason to take away accomplishments from past players. (e.g. player x was only able to accomplish those feats because they had more games during the regular season. Therefore, player Y is superior to player x)

3D Chess · Post #27 » by **3D Chess** » Thu May 28, 2020 9:21 pm

CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:I'm not in favor of shortening the season, only because it gives these snotty little kids more reason to take away accomplishments from past players. (e.g. player x was only able to accomplish those feats because they had more games during the regular season. Therefore, player Y is superior to player x)

The Corey's · Post #28 » by **The Corey's** » Thu May 28, 2020 11:54 pm

robbie84 wrote:
The Corey's wrote:
Parliament10 wrote:Early August???
Wow. A 5-month gap in play. -- That's something.

To be honest, I much prefer they just move on to the next season since they're apparently gonna use this whole thing to delay next season too and implement ideas they been kicking around anyway.

Like a december start, less games and playing further into the summer.

It actually makes me a little sick.

Each to their own man, but I for one, am really excited to have this to look forward to. Society needs sports. The season also needs to finish. It's a fantastic idea and if it takes an extra month or two to make sure it's safe and the players are ready for the competition then so be it.

The issue at hand is the break in play is larger than an offseason in any other circumstances.

It doesnt feel like a real championship at this point.

HornetJail · Post #29 » by **HornetJail** » Fri May 29, 2020 12:10 am

the good news for you guys is that Kemba's eyes light up and he goes off for 40 points every time he sees the word Orlando, so you guys might win a title lol

Fencer reregistered · Post #30 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Fri May 29, 2020 12:15 am

Disney is also saying it plans to reopen its theme parks around mid-July, which seems like a bit of a conflict.

GregB · Post #31 » by **GregB** » Fri May 29, 2020 12:33 am

Fencer reregistered wrote:Disney is also saying it plans to reopen its theme parks around mid-July, which seems like a bit of a conflict.

Disney has tons of different attractions. World wide would likely be dedicated to sports.

Post #32 » by **Smitty731** » Fri May 29, 2020 2:59 pm

Fencer reregistered wrote:Disney is also saying it plans to reopen its theme parks around mid-July, which seems like a bit of a conflict.

It's not. The parks aren't close to the sports complex. And the resorts they are looking at for the NBA are all isolated as well.

Disney made it clear to the NBA that they would re-open while the NBA was here. It was always part of the plan.

threrf23 · Post #33 » by **threrf23** » Thu Jun 4, 2020 6:35 pm

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jfs1000d · Post #34 » by **jfs1000d** » Thu Jun 4, 2020 7:31 pm

Smitty! U deserve a commission from WDW resorts on sling the nba for 6 months. Lol.

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Ernest · Post #35 » by **Ernest** » Sun Jun 7, 2020 6:10 pm

Call me crazy, but for my money Busch Gardens would have been a better bet.

ConstableGeneva · Post #36 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Sun Jun 7, 2020 10:25 pm

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Post #37 » by **Parliament10** » Mon Jun 8, 2020 2:13 am

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Yeah Babé!!!

ConstableGeneva · Post #38 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:52 pm

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MagicBagley18 · Post #39 » by **MagicBagley18** » Mon Jun 15, 2020 4:22 pm

Smitty731 wrote:Hey All!

I don't share links to things I write outside of RealGM all that often, but I wanted to share this:

https://sports.yahoo.com/why-walt-disney-world-would-be-the-ideal-spot-for-the-nba-to-salvage-its-season-142557713.html

I shared on the GB too, but I know a lot of you don't go there. Or you're straight up banned!

If the NBA season is saved by playing at a single-site, Walt Disney World is the logical choice. Read on for why!

Hope you are all well and staying safe!

Smitty

Heard u on nba radio man...informative. Good job

Post #40 » by **Smitty731** » Mon Jun 15, 2020 5:18 pm

MagicBagley18 wrote:
Smitty731 wrote:Hey All!

I don't share links to things I write outside of RealGM all that often, but I wanted to share this:

https://sports.yahoo.com/why-walt-disney-world-would-be-the-ideal-spot-for-the-nba-to-salvage-its-season-142557713.html

I shared on the GB too, but I know a lot of you don't go there. Or you're straight up banned!

If the NBA season is saved by playing at a single-site, Walt Disney World is the logical choice. Read on for why!

Hope you are all well and staying safe!

Smitty

Heard u on nba radio man...informative. Good job

Thanks man. I appreciate that!