Baller#3
Years ago
World Cup 2019 - Qualification
I was just having a read through the new qualification system and I must say I can't wait to see more games played here against other teams. My one problem with this system is the NBA. For this system to be truly great there needs to be some level of co-operation between the NBA and FIBA. I cannot see this happening, unless the players take a stand.
Why don't the players band together and tell the NBA that they want to represent their country during these qualification windows. There is only 3 windows during the NBA season with 1 being in the finals. The players should try and get an allowance for playing in the November and February windows, with the June window practically not effecting anyone unless they are in the finals. Surely a couple weeks off during the early stages of the season Wouldn't hurt too much, and the February window could be allocated quite easily along side the all star weekend, perhaps even replacing the all star game with a USA vs ??? Blockbuster.
There are heaps of ways the NBA and fiba can make it work, and quite possibly benefit the NBA in the long run. Perhaps start the season at the beginning of October to cater for these periods.
October - November: NBA season
Beginning of November: QUAL 1
Mid November - Feb: NBA season
Beginning Febraury: QUAL 2
mid feb - mid June: NBA to completion.
June: QUAL 3
Instead of a single all star weekend look to stage 2 USA games during these periods. then in years without qualification periods look to continue the all star game.
players take a stand!!!!
