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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is contemplating the possibility of aligning with global basketball trends by shortening game durations from 48 minutes to 40 minutes.
During a recent appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Silver, who is 62 years old, discussed potential changes to the league’s format in North America.
“I’m a proponent of this idea, although I might be in the minority. As we deepen our involvement in international basketball, it’s worth noting that the NBA is unique in playing 48-minute games.” He acknowledged potential pushback to such a significant modification, stating, “I favor moving to four quarters of ten minutes each.”
He continued, “I’m not entirely convinced that many others share this view. Beyond the implications for historic records, I believe that a two-hour game format aligns better with contemporary viewing habits. While fans in arenas aren’t clamoring for shorter games, it’s important to recognize that Olympic basketball typically runs for two hours, and college basketball is set at 40 minutes.”
He noted the extent of this change, adding, “This represents a fundamental shift in the game, so it’s a topic that would require further deliberation with all stakeholders involved.”
The NBA is actively pursuing ways to establish connections with European basketball, and if such an initiative moves forward, adopting the European standard of four ten-minute quarters could foster collaboration across various dimensions.
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