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NBA commissioner Adam Silver's brutally honest view on NFL taking NBA's Christmas day spotlight


Published on 2025-01-15 22:05:35 - Sportskeeda
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  • NBA Commissioner Adam Silver shared his thoughts on the NFL competing with the NBA on Christmas Day, a date reserved for basketball until Roger Goodell (NFL Commissioner) decided to schedule games for

The article from Sportskeeda discusses NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's perspective on the NFL's encroachment on the NBA's traditional Christmas Day spotlight. Silver acknowledges the NFL's growing interest in scheduling games on Christmas, a day historically dominated by NBA basketball. He expresses a pragmatic view, noting that while the NBA has enjoyed exclusive attention on this holiday, the evolving sports landscape means sharing the spotlight is inevitable. Silver highlights the NBA's strategy to maintain its appeal by focusing on the quality of its Christmas Day games, ensuring they remain a significant event for fans despite the NFL's presence. He also mentions the potential for both leagues to coexist and benefit from the increased sports viewership on the holiday.

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