Postponement of NBA season would be horrible for Boston Celtics
The NBA will have the option to postpone, rather than cancel, the first two weeks of the regular season if progress is made on the collective bargaining front today but no deal can be reached, according to Adrian Wojarowski.
“How could postponement of season work?” he tweeted. “Nov 15 tip; more back to backs, make ups at end of reg season; shorter layoffs between playoff games.”
Needless to say, such a development would give the rest of the NBA a head start over the Boston Celtics. The Cs are already the Tony Romos of the NBA regular season, prone to breaking down at inopportune times. If David Stern compresses the season, adds extra back-to-backs and decreases layoffs between playoff games, the Celtics (8-11 on the second night of back-to-backs last season) stand to be harmed more than any other team.
If Wyc Grousbeck is listening, he should beg David Stern — bribe him if you have to, Wyc (wink, wink) — not to postpone the start of the regular season. The old, creaky Celtics might still be able to compete this season. But the prospect of facing additional back-to-back games and shorter postseason layoffs likely makes Kevin Garnett’s knee twinge in anticipation.
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Would you rather have no chance at making another run without a season, or this alternative?
Too me, basketball is basketball and god knows I need it.
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I would obviously prefer a shortened season to no season. Screw it, I just want to see some basketball.
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there is always college hoop and what could be better ??
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they should rest the big 3 on the 2nd night of back 2 back games. they lose most of those games anyway, and having a healthy big 3 is way more important that having the nr 2 or nr 4 seed
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I rather see the entire season canceled!!!
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I remember the old days going down occasionally to Cobo Arena to watch the Detroit Pistons with a crowd of 5000 hardcore fans. Apparently Stern and the owners want to return to those golden days of the NBA.
I feel badly for many of the players whose livelihood is being ripped away but I am done with the NBA. The players deserve more than 50% of the revenue because they are what we pay to see. It’s that simple.
I’ll take my time (and sometimes money)I used to spend on the NBA and find other things to do. We all have other entertainment options. I hope there are lots and lots of 3/4 empty NBA arenas when they finally do play. Then listen to David Stern’s spin and explanations.
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