From NBA 75 to Basketball 100: The Future of the Game

Sue Bird - Point Guard, Seattle Storm

Mike Zarren - Assistant General Manager, Boston Celtics

JJ Redick - 15 year NBA Veteran and Co-founder of ThreeFourTwo Productions

Daryl Morey - President of Basketball Operations, Philadelphia 76ers

Tom Haberstroh (moderator) - Analyst / Reporter, Meadowlark Media

 

 

This year marks the NBA's 75th anniversary. In the last three-quarters of a century, the game has evolved in such a way that even James Naismith might not recognize it. While there have been some massive overhauls – from the merger of the ABA and NBA in 1976 to the introduction of the three-point line in 1979 – the NBA product has changed each year, most recently with the play-in game playoff format. It is inevitable that the game will continue to change. But how? Is the 4 point line a realistic next step? Will teams have a spot for traditional centers? Will we continue to see the rise of international superstars like Luka and Giannis? Will the WNBA continue to grow at a historic pace? What will the competitive advantage of the next dynasty be? Will the mid-range shot be extinct? Join our panel of expert basketball minds as they opine on the future of the game.