Deputy Commissar NBA: “We do not want to replace the Euroleague”

Not to take its place Euroleaguebut to create an event that will be economically and commercially successful is the intention of NBA with its forthcoming expansion to Europe, as the Mark Titum. The Deputy Commissioner made it clear that the existing model was not viable, referring to the absence of large markets and adequate facilities from the central stage of European basketball.

“There is an opportunity to accelerate the development of basketball in Europe and close the gap between the appeal of the sport and the commercial viability of this market. It is not our goal to replace the Euroleague. Our goal is to create an economically viable league that will include high quality competition on the pitch and respect the rich tradition of European basketball. We believe that this will be for the benefit of fans and players on the European continent. For years we have tried to bring all sides together and remain open to it“, He stressed.

At the same time it raised the issue of the stadiums. “The lack of world basketball facilities in Europe is a very important issue. There are big markets in Europe that do not have such services and millions of basketball friends who cannot enjoy them“, Stressed Adam Silver’s right hand in the world’s top league.