NBA commissioner Adam Silver has commented on the possibility of legal action from EuroLeague officials in response to the NBA’s plans to launch a new European basketball competition, Idman.Biz reports.
Silver said that any legal correspondence has been passed on to his lawyers, but emphasized that he does not view the situation as a conflict. According to the NBA commissioner, European basketball is currently facing a unique moment for growth, and modern sports leagues are competing not only with each other, but also with all forms of contemporary entertainment.
The head of the NBA stressed that the league’s mission is to fight for the attention of fans around the world. He noted that even in the United States, the NBA does not consider other basketball or sports organizations as direct rivals. Silver also pointed to European football as a source of inspiration, highlighting the strong sense of identity and deep bond between clubs and their supporters.
Silver added that a potential European league, if it is created, could be based in Europe, but its main goal would mirror that of the NBA itself, building a product followed by audiences worldwide. His comments were reported by Eurohoops.
