The article discusses the NBA's current strategy of prioritizing efficiency, leading to a decline in entertainment value. Similar to how baseball faced issues during the 'Moneyball' era, the NBA is experiencing a period where teams optimize for three-point shooting, resulting in stagnant gameplay. However, the MLB's recent rule changes, aimed at increasing game excitement, could serve as a blueprint for the NBA to improve its entertainment quotient. The call to action emphasizes the need for the NBA to evolve its gameplay for a better fan experience.
The NBA has fallen into an efficiency trap: Teams pursuing the optimal strategy for winning are doing damage to the quality of the product.
In 2023, Major League Baseball introduced a set of rule changes... intended to inject excitement back into the game.
The rollout of these changes should serve as a model for the NBA.
Now the NBA has to adjust, because watching four guys... hang out on the perimeter... is sitting at the bottom of the trough.
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