Adam Silver Wants To Change The Game From 12 To 10 Minutes Quarters In The NBA

On Wednesday’s The Dan Patrick Show, NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed his interest in making a significant change to the game by shortening each quarter. Silver has proposed reducing the current 12-minute quarters to 10 minutes, resulting in a total game time of 40 minutes.

This potential alteration to the game’s structure aims to address concerns regarding the length of NBA games since as the NBA is getting more involved in global basketball.

This is what Adam had to say;

“Something else that I’m a fan of—and I’m probably in the minority—as we get more involved in global basketball… the NBA is the only league that plays 48 minutes. I am a fan of four 10-minute quarters. I’m not sure that many others are. Putting aside what it means for records and things like that,

I think that a two-hour format for a game is more consistent with modern television habits. People in arenas aren’t asking us to shorten games, but I think as a television program, Olympic basketball is two hours, college basketball is of course 40 minutes.”

While this proposal may be met with mixed reactions from players, coaches, and fans, Silver intends to create a more viewer-friendly product that attracts a wider audience. This adjustment could potentially lead to more fast-paced and competitive games, keeping fans engaged from start to finish.

However, any change to the game’s structure is not without its challenges and implications. Coaches must strategize differently, considering the reduced time available to execute plays and make necessary adjustments.

It is crucial for the NBA to carefully consider the potential consequences and gather feedback from key stakeholders before implementing such a significant change. The league must ensure that any modifications made are in the best interest of the players, coaches, and the overall integrity of the game.

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