Source: FOX News
Summary
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discussed the league’s plans to automate officiating, particularly for objective replay calls, during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” Silver stated that the league will move towards a system where certain calls will be handled by an AI automated system with cameras lined around the court, eliminating replay delays. He also acknowledged frustration with foul baiting and flopping in the NBA playoffs, specifically with Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Silver’s comments made it clear the NBA is looking for technology to clean up chaos in its playoff product.
Flopping has become a staple of the NBA playoffs, and fans have been frustrated with foul baiting and exaggerated head snaps or flailing arms.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s playoff run has highlighted the NBA’s growing embellishment problem.
The league is finally taking steps to address the issue, but it’s a problem that’s been brewing for years.
Original Observation: “The NBA’s willingness to use technology to eliminate replay delays only highlights the league’s growing reliance on automation to solve its officiating problems.”
Author: Evan Null
