"I know this will not be a popular opinion in the league office, but I will continue to say it because it's obvious we need to play fewer games -- we need to take 10 games off the schedule. I think it would be a more competitive and healthier league if we played fewer games."
"I get it, it's revenue, and you'd have to agree to let everyone get a little less money, and that's really hard to do. But what I know about the league and coaching and how hard it is to play with the pace and the space -- I think it would be a more competitive and healthier league if we played fewer games."
"We literally haven't had a single practice on this road trip. Not one."
Steve Kerr continues advocating for a shorter NBA season, proposing cutting 10 games from the 82-game schedule. He argues this would create a more competitive and healthier league by addressing the demanding pace of play and extensive travel requirements. Kerr acknowledges the primary obstacle is revenue loss, as teams and players would need to accept reduced earnings. The current season shows record-high scoring averages of 115.2 points per game and unprecedented travel distances. Kerr has consistently raised concerns about the physical toll, noting teams lack adequate practice time during road trips. Despite these challenges, he maintains that fewer games would benefit overall league competitiveness and player wellness.
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