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Non Pels- a potential way to bring back rivalries in the NBA
Posted on 4/18/24 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 4/18/24 at 1:19 pm
What if instead of the 1 seed playing 8 and 2 vs 7, etc, the highest seed got to pick who it wants?
So Boston probably wants no part of Miami and they pick the Pacers or Milwaukee without Giannis.
The Knicks pick next and so on to the 4th seed.
Imagine the disrespect a higher seeded team would feel if it got picked. That could bring out some bad blood and rivalries and then you have the drama of the second guessing of coaches who pick a higher seeded team to play.
Probably a dumb idea for a lot of reasons but could be fun.
So Boston probably wants no part of Miami and they pick the Pacers or Milwaukee without Giannis.
The Knicks pick next and so on to the 4th seed.
Imagine the disrespect a higher seeded team would feel if it got picked. That could bring out some bad blood and rivalries and then you have the drama of the second guessing of coaches who pick a higher seeded team to play.
Probably a dumb idea for a lot of reasons but could be fun.
This post was edited on 4/18/24 at 1:21 pm
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Posted on 4/18/24 at 1:31 pm to ghost2most
Go back to division winners getting a top seed. Would have made the OKC, MIN, DEN chase that much more thrilling, with MIN having to play DEN in the first round.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 1:33 pm to ghost2most
I could see a universe where team picks in Round 1 the team they most expect to see in a Conf Finals.
if the timing is right (other team is banged up and not rested), and you just say F it, let's do this now and your path later on is easier. Some psycho coach will choose it
if the timing is right (other team is banged up and not rested), and you just say F it, let's do this now and your path later on is easier. Some psycho coach will choose it
Posted on 4/18/24 at 1:39 pm to Fun Bunch
I think it could be interesting and also rewards the top seeds.
But I just think the strategy is wild. Bulletin board material out the arse
But I just think the strategy is wild. Bulletin board material out the arse
Posted on 4/18/24 at 2:04 pm to saints5021
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Go back to division winners getting a top seed. Would have made the OKC, MIN, DEN chase that much more thrilling, with MIN having to play DEN in the first round.
This works nicely in times when an entire conference is strong. It worked poorly in most circumstances where a division in a conference is strong and the others are relatively weak. I don't think there's a system that will work out best for entertainment in all scenarios, but I prefer the current seeding system.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 2:31 pm to ghost2most
Top 4 seeds get to pick their opponent, would be awesome.
KoC has been on this one for quite a while now.
KoC has been on this one for quite a while now.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 2:48 pm to shel311
If teams get to pick who they play it would def raise intensity due to teams feeling disrespected
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