Players Association president Chris Paul reached out to NBA commissioner Adam Silver after this year’s All-Star Game to discuss ways to make the game more competitive.
Among Paul’s suggestions were team captains and a 4-point shot.
Silver, ever open to discuss possibilities, says changes will be coming to the All-Star Game as soon as next year, and even offered his email ([email protected]) for fans and media to offer suggestions.
From ESPN:
Chris Paul, the National Basketball Players Association president, called Silver to discuss changing the league’s showcase game shortly after the Western Conference raced past the Eastern Conference 192-182 in a defenseless contest.
Silver and Paul tossed around potential ideas like having team captains select starters instead of fan balloting, or instituting a 4-point shot to enhance the All-Star Game.
“I encourage people [to email] [email protected],” Silver added. “We will change it by next year. It shouldn’t be playoff intensity, but the guys should be playing.”
