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Tiago Splitter, the 2014 NBA champion and current head coach of EuroLeague team Paris Basketball, recently weighed in on NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s remarks about his preference for 10-minute quarters in international basketball.
“Honestly, I believe that with 10-minute quarters, every minute becomes even more significant,” Splitter stated, reflecting on the differences between a 40-minute game versus a 48-minute one following his team’s 91-82 victory over ASVEL Villeurbanne. “You can elevate the intensity and push harder on every possession. However, there is a downside to this. The NBA has a plethora of statistics and records, much like when the 3-point line was introduced, which significantly altered many of those figures.”
Having a wealth of experience in both the NBA and EuroLeague as a player, Splitter has showcased his talents in critical games capped at both 48 and 40 minutes throughout his basketball career. He played 420 NBA games from 2010 to 2017 and was a member of the San Antonio Spurs’ championship team in 2014.
Prior to joining the NBA, Splitter competed in 137 EuroLeague matches and 254 Spanish ACB games with Baskonia from 2003 to 2010, earning three All-EuroLeague selections and establishing himself as one of the premier centers of that era.
“But, really, who am I to say? They are the owners and executives there, so they should determine what’s best,” Splitter remarked.
He took the helm of Paris Basketball last summer, marking his inaugural position as head coach after serving as an assistant with the Brooklyn Nets and the Houston Rockets. This season, his team has emerged as a delightful surprise in the 2024-25 EuroLeague, currently ranking among the top four in the standings during their first year in the competition.
