The growing appeal of the NBA has turned it into a money-making system for all the people involved. Amidst that, a recent change in the star-resting rule of the $90 billion rich league has raised many eyebrows. Upon being asked about it, Steve Kerr considered it as part of the business as Stephen Curry & Co. has four of them.
The Golden State Warriors feature a few of the biggest names in the NBA, making them a contender for the title. But the latest tweak in the order could well prove to be challenging for them.
What did Steve Kerr say about the change in star-resting rule?
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The billion-dollar worth of league was on the lookout for ways to preserve its legacy for the upcoming decades. In the process, they introduced the teams to the concept of the Player Participation Policy (PPP) ahead of the next season. According to this, the NBA deemed the players with appearances as All-Stars or on All-Star Teams as ‘star players’.
The teams with such athletes would no longer be able to bench their talismanic figures for load management purposes. As a result, many expected the situation to become challenging for teams with more than one such name. The Warriors qualified in the category, but their head coach chose to remain hopeful, saying, “I don’t think it will impact anything”.
Their roster includes four such star names in the form of Stephen, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, and Chris Paul. Still, the 4-time champion coach put the focus back on the purpose. “We are trying to entertain basketball fans,” he stated before adding, “That’s the business,” explaining the nature of the NBA.
Steve prioritized the viewing experience as he wanted to give “fans the opportunity to come out and see our guys play”. He quickly jumped on to the most discussed issue of the potential health concerns because of it. Despite three of his four players aged above 30, Kerr backed the league’s intentions. The Warriors’ head coach highlighted, “Injuries are a part of the game,” pointing out his “plan on complying with the league’s rules”. On his first day back in the Bay Area, the serial winner let his feelings known to the world as the fans await one thing.
How would Stephen Curry and Co. cope?
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With the franchise’s big names reaching the twilight of their journeys, the future of the squad was already under question. The rule change thus could become a blessing in disguise for them.
It is the chance for the organization to squeeze out every ounce of basketball left from their starters. It allows them to experiment more with their superstars right from the start.
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The prospect of watching it all pan out live excites the fans. As the Dubs eye for their fifth under coach Kerr, a lot depends on the combinations of the upcoming season. Can they win it next time around? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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