Golden State coach Steve Kerr wants a shorter NBA season. Milwaukee All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo does not. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver isn’t sure what the right answer is. Such is the conundrum with the NBA’s ongoing battle with load management.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and forward Anthony Davis look on from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, in New York. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and forward Anthony Davis look on from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, in New York.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr wants a shorter NBA season. Milwaukee All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo does not. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver isn’t sure what the right answer is. Such is the conundrum with the NBA’s ongoing battle with load management — often the fancy way of saying resting — and finding ways to optimize player health, performance and availability. While there is a consensus that the league has problems, there is no consensus on how to solve those problems.
Over the last week, The Associated Press asked a cross section of 48 players, coaches, owners and executives if the NBA should abandon its 82-game, 170-day blueprint of a regular season for something with either fewer games or more days in the season to allow for more rest. The results were as muddled as the issue itself: 40% said they would simply go along with whatever the league decides is best, 35% said they don’t want the current format changed, and the remaining 25% wants changes.“I think if you want to get the best player availability, shortening the season may be in the best interest of everybody involved,” Denver coach Michael Malone said. “But that’s also a lot of money being lost — TV games, money. Let’s not forget: This is a business.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
NBA All-Star Saturday: Oakland native dethrones Indiana Pacers star to win 3-point contestPortland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard captures 3-point contest at the NBA’s All-Star Saturday, topping Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers in the final round.
Baca lebih lajut »
NBA All-Star Weekend: All-Star Game set to wrap up festivities on final dayNBA All-Star Weekend: It's gameday! Keep your eyes here for The Tribune sports team's coverage of the final day of NBAAllStar Weekend.
Baca lebih lajut »
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone calls 2023 NBA All-Star Game 'worst basketball game ever played'Rim-rattling dunks. Half court shots. There was a lot of offense in the 2023 NBAAllStar game. But defense was clearly optional Sunday night, and it's something that irked Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone.
Baca lebih lajut »
Seahawks' DK Metcalf reveals NFL wants drug test after NBA Celebrity All-Star Game dominationSeattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf revealed Sunday that the NFL has asked for a random drug test. It comes just days after he dominated the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game.
Baca lebih lajut »
Best Fashion Looks at 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in UtahThe 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend will be showcasing the top players in the league. Here's a look at some of their best fashion looks.
Baca lebih lajut »