11-02-2023, 04:46 PM
I'm usually not one to get interested in something novel like the In-Season Tournament. I'm usually more inspired by traditional culturally established events.
But, I also like intense competition. Anything that adds to the regular season intensity adds to my interest watching regular season games. It all depends on how badly the players show they want it.
Any time you can create a goal to reach and there is a reward for reaching it, there should be a special priority on achieving it that should result in what the NBA wants - more passion for winning in the regular season.
It will be fascinating to see how the punditry and fanscape judges the winner of the tournament. Will it be seen as a championship favorite? Will a team not considered a championship contender winning it result in people downplaying the importance of the tournament, or change perceptions about that team's contending potential?
Like, the Sacramento Kings aren't generally considered a championship contender, but they are a very good team that could win the tournament. They play the Warriors at home in it. I can see them winning that game and being good enough to win the first In Season Tournament all together. If they do, I'm guessing they will get more national attention for the rest of the season, and the NBA narrative will be all the California teams being championship contenders. Never have they all been so good at the same time, but Sacramento gets short shrift.
But, I also like intense competition. Anything that adds to the regular season intensity adds to my interest watching regular season games. It all depends on how badly the players show they want it.
Any time you can create a goal to reach and there is a reward for reaching it, there should be a special priority on achieving it that should result in what the NBA wants - more passion for winning in the regular season.
It will be fascinating to see how the punditry and fanscape judges the winner of the tournament. Will it be seen as a championship favorite? Will a team not considered a championship contender winning it result in people downplaying the importance of the tournament, or change perceptions about that team's contending potential?
Like, the Sacramento Kings aren't generally considered a championship contender, but they are a very good team that could win the tournament. They play the Warriors at home in it. I can see them winning that game and being good enough to win the first In Season Tournament all together. If they do, I'm guessing they will get more national attention for the rest of the season, and the NBA narrative will be all the California teams being championship contenders. Never have they all been so good at the same time, but Sacramento gets short shrift.