While the atmosphere was clearly not there for this 3rd edition of the NBA Paris Game, Adam Silver was more than satisfied with this annual visit to France. The NBA has strengthened its partnership with the FFBB and the LNB, and more than ever, France is the number 1 market in Europe. And this sad Cavaliers – Nets should not dampen this enthusiasm since the arrival of Victor Wembanyama at the Spurs offers new possibilities for growth.
As proof, the big boss of the NBA does not rule out a double dose of “Wemby” in January 2025, since there is very serious talk of an opposition between the Spurs and the Pacers for the NBA Paris Game 2025.
“We are planning to organize more matches. In terms of efficiency, and given the scale of the operation which consists of bringing two teams here, we are talking with teams who, once there, could possibly play a second match against each other before to return to the United States. This is something we are even considering for next season. »
And soon an All-Star Game or a Final Four?
Which would mean that the Spurs and the Pacers, who only face each other twice a year, would play their two matches in Paris. Which, at the same time, would deprive Pacers fans of Wembanyama coming to Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Silver was also asked about the possible organization of an All-Star Game or the Final Four of the NBA tournament abroad.
“Hosting games here, an All-Star Game or a Final Four is a possibility that we continue to consider” he assuresbefore all the same remembering the obstacles. “Even for the Final Four in Las Vegas, it's still a bit of a headache in terms of scheduling, because of the days we have to take off our schedule and the way we reschedule games for teams that do not advance to the second phase of the tournament. Traveling to Europe, elsewhere or outside the United States would only complicate matters. »
In fact, he only sees one solution: the emergence of supersonic planes! “I read in a comment I made yesterday that a new generation of supersonic jets is emerging. Frankly, if it took three hours or two and a half hours instead of seven hours or eight hours, that would also change our ability to move from one continent to another. »
