With no NBA games being played — or any other sporting events in the U.S., for that matter — basketball players and fans have a lot of time on their hands.
Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie has found ways to be productive with his time. On Friday, he came up with an idea for how the NBA could handle the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season and 2020 playoffs, should the league try to commence play again and not cancel the season altogether.
The idea plays off of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, which were both canceled rather than postponed.
On Saturday, Dinwiddie explained his idea further — and he even made a bracket:
My estimation the 5 game tune up takes 2weeks. The play in is a week max. The extra round is 7-10days. That way season does not go into August or anything crazy that effects next season too. Fans would go crazy for that last 4 in neutral site tournament!
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) March 14, 2020
Since NBA commissioner Adam Silver has suspended play for 30 days, Dinwiddie has plenty of time to further refine his plan if he’s not satisfied. So far, though, it seems like an idea the league should consider looking into, given the situation they’re in is unprecedented.
Drama brings ratings and buy in. It’s not a matter of frequency. But you’re now giving all 30 teams something to play for. Regardless of conference. Bringing cult team fandom back to the NBA vs solely relying on player stardom to carry ratings https://t.co/J4JaEhBPyM
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) March 14, 2020