09-14-2023, 06:25 PM
(09-10-2023, 03:18 PM)WillE Wrote: Well...NBA Basketball is designed to be watched. It's a product and it will always be changed as needed to maximize sales.
While FIBA loves $ just as much as the NBA, they can't promote so many superstars, thus they put the team aspect more into the spotlight.
One can think of this what he wants, but the officials were a very big reason why this tournament was so much fun to watch. No superstar calls, no one had to earn the refs respect etc. "Just" consistent officiating.
Great point.
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