NBA is expected to add millions of dollars in prize money to members of the midseason championship teamFly into the homes of ordinary people
According to U.S. media reports, the NBA League and the Players’ Union recently discussed the addition of a tournament format in the middle of the season. This new game model is expected to be implemented next season.
In fact, this plan has been discussed over the years. When it was first proposed, it was to follow the UEFA Champions League system of the European Football League. However, when the current mid-season tournament can be implemented, further discussion is needed.
Caption: NBA is expected to add a midseason network map
The plan currently under discussion is that the mid-season tournament will be held from the end of November to the end of December. The game is first played in the competition area. Each team will play 4 home games and 4 away games. After 6 regional championships have been decided, plus 2 wild card teams, a total of 8 teams will have a single elimination game until the decision is made. The final champion.
In order to motivate everyone to participate, every player on the winning team can get a bonus of $1 million. The plan requires the support of at least 20 of the 30 teams, and then it can only be implemented with the consent of the players union.
NBA Commissioner Xiao Hua is a supporter of this idea. Xiao Hua expressed optimism about this: “The success of the play-offs will push the teams to participate in another event again. After the Kings won the summer league championship, they celebrated as if they had won the NBA championship. Therefore, the NBA will introduce mid-season championships in the future. It’s not impossible. I have no intention of linking the results of the mid-season championship to the playoffs.”
The NBA is considering adding a midseason game, mainly because many teams want to win honors, so that they can attract more fans. It is worth mentioning that the WNBA will pilot this game system this season, but the prize money is only $50,000. (Xinmin Evening News reporter Wang Zhiling)
Editor: Shen Yuye
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