Paris-Before the first game between San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers held in ACCOR ARENA on Thursday, the league arranged an annual commissioner press conference. The tradition allowed US and international media members to propose to the NBA commissioner Adam Silver. question.
This incident is quite low -key, usually related to the existence of games or NBA in Europe.
In most cases, this is the case again this year. However, it is worth noting that Silver has a thorough aggressive method for European expansion, and he has been dancing for many years.
"Although Europe continues to develop the best players in the world-of course, many of our recent MVPs are Europe-we think business opportunities have not kept up with the game."
"What we do on the NBA is our operation league. Of course, we operate WNBA and have (Basketball African League). We have the G league and we have a 2K video league. Therefore, we operate five different leagues. It is the professional knowledge we have.
Given that France (the adopted team in France) won 140-110 in explosive exhibitions, Silver's openness and the possibility of the NBA European League soon appeared in the perfect time. This is a perfect timing. Essence A new international effort.
Wemby show
Europeans are very aware that 70 % of NBAs are Americans. Therefore, when their respective countries become the largest and most competitive basketball alliance in the world, they are very proud.
Before the game, the writer's most loud and enthusiastic response before the competition was the most loud and enthusiastic response to Victor Wembanyama.
This superstar was shocking, ending with 30 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks, prompting the Spurs teammate Chris Paul to say that the performance was what he saw from the 21 -year -old Frenchman. The most complete.
Wembanyama's numbers were not quietly collected, because he released thunderous dunks, long blocks, 3 goals and a series of passing, which will make Nikolajokić proud.
No, not every team has Wembanyama. However, there is no reason why the European NBA Alliance cannot develop a star who likes to play close at home, especially if economic salary increases year by year.
NBA runs a tight -fitting boat
It is not easy to play regular season games in the Atlantic Ocean. During the planning process, there were thousands of extra working hours, and the alliance once again ensured that everything went smoothly and from the participation of fans to the media.
As long as the participation of the alliance and their business attraction, as long as they are not close to the European league teams, they can help the entire Europe build a strong basketball club. But this is another day of the story.
Silver's point of view of NBA is not wrong.
The challenge to become the European market will marked the most difficult challenges that the alliance will have to take. However, given the globalization of this sport and the number of players other than NBA, they are outstanding enough to participate in the alliance. The NBA should be able to obtain elite talents and apply their courses from the previous release.
Buw, buzzing and more buzzing
It is impossible to avoid marketing in Paris. In the championship league between PSG and Manchester City on Wednesday, this event is the competition of millions of people. The mid -term competition in the broadcast is fierce to show the number of attendees of Wembanyama and Spurs, which is very irregular.
Wembanyama has reached the status of the French royal family, and he handles the French royal family like an experienced veterinarian.
The maturity of Wembanyama has reached its point as a skill. In the error game, Paul in his ear, each inch of 7 feet 5 frames of Wembanyama's inch in -depth research, absorption and adjustment.
As NBA witnessed, it is easy to sell players like him. Who can blame it if this gives the alliance about future expansion and some of the markets that are currently exploring?