Adam Silver had a sort of “State of the League” address at the NBA Summer League and among the many topics that were discussed were the rising prevalence of “Super Teams.” The most recent example of course being Kevin Durant joining the 73-win Golden State Warriors this offseason.
Silver did not hold back his opinion and concerns on the matter, stating that he doesn’t think having two super teams (the Warriors and Cavaliers) is good for the league.
Adam Silver has no problem with Kevin Durant changing teams, but thinks super teams are bad for the NBA https://t.co/DSEBtGUCVF
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) July 13, 2016
Silver followed that up with thoughts specifically on Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Warriors just over a week ago.
Adam Silver on Kevin Durant joining the Warriors: "Just to be absolutely clear, I do not think that's ideal from a league standpoint."
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) July 13, 2016
Here is the complete video of his comments, the factors involved with the current CBA that allowed Kevin Durant to join a team like the Warriors and the inherent issues with the existence of super teams in the NBA.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver comments on some of the CBA factors that allowed KD to join the Warriors pic.twitter.com/Sr1CpHabPE
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) July 13, 2016
It is refreshing to have an open and honest commissioner like Silver who doesn’t shy away from sharing his opinion or concerns and is open to new or creative ideas to make the league more popular, financially viable and entertaining to fans.
The NBA will have to think long hard in advance of their next bargaining agreement with the players association in order to come up with more ways to prevent these talent monopolies and make it more likely for smaller market teams to compete and retain their talent.
