The NBA continues to give giant passes towards its main objective in the coming years: disembark in Europe. A reality that would totally change the basic panorama of the old continent, so it must be done meaningless and respecting the maximum current competitions. That is why both the NBA, the Euroleague and the FIBA gathered in Switzerland.
All those involved were summoned in the FIBA headquarters to establish limits and reach agreements in which no part is affected. Leave Bodiroga, president of ECA (Euroleague Commercial Assets “advanced some of the topics discussed:”We are working to develop a calendar that satisfies all parties“.
These statements are related to the latest news about the next Euroleague and the increase of equipment in the regular phase. From the following edition, The European competition will have 20 clubswhich will cause more weeks with double days and major problems for national teams.
Andreas Zagklis, next to the NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver / EFE
In the case of the NBA, The main idea is to have 16 teams at its premierein which they could be part Real Madrid and Barça. For this project to be a reality, during the meeting between the three entities, guidelines and limits that should not be exceeded, such as salary, have been marked. The existence of a 'financial play' It will be fundamental to the possible arrival of new franchises.
One of the key requirements for negotiations to move forward is Respect FIBA windows. It is an impossible line to exceed if you want to reach an agreement. The League must also promote sports access to competition and not based mainly on permanent licenses, as is the case with the current Euroleague. Adam Silver He announced that his intention was that 12 teams were permanent and four accessed through the classification formulas.
Barça, one of the possible teams that will be part of the European NBA / Barça Basket
It is a fact that for the arrival of the NBA to be viable in Europe they must enter large capitals. The possibility has never been ruled out that soccer teams enter or franchises are created in European citiessuch as London. Another example is that of the PSGwhich is willing to create a basketball franchise in the event that the United States manages to implement its league.
The NBA sets a target date
It is important not to leave the national leagues and respect these competitions to the fullest. Overloading the calendar does not like FIBAalthough the intentions of the Euroleague go in that same direction. In fact, the expansion of the Euroleague can lead to Barça to exceed 100 games in a season.
The idea of the NBA is for the project to come true in 2028. Adam Silver himself advanced even where the project could definitely occur. “The Olympic Games in Los Angeles could be a good launch platform for the new competition“He said.
