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The new NBA 65-game rule for awards: How it affects players' wallets
NBAMonday, 22 January 2024 at 10:00
The NBA has introduced a new rule stating that players must participate in at least 65 regular season games to be eligible for individual awards such as MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and All-NBA honours.
Eligibility criteria:.
- Beginning with the 2023-24 season, a player is eligible if he has participated in at least 65 regular season games.
- Alternatively, if a player has played at least 62 games, suffers a season-ending injury and has played at least 85% of his team's games prior to the injury, he may also be eligible.
Important considerations:.
- The rule seeks to encourage star player participation and place emphasis on the regular season.
- Participation in a match is defined as playing at least 20 minutes, with the possibility of counting two matches in which at least 15 minutes were played to reach the 65-match limit.
Economic impact:.
- The rule can significantly affect players' future contracts, especially in relation to supermaximum extensions, which can represent millions of dollars in difference.
Examples of affected players:.
- Several elite players, such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, would not have been eligible for awards under the new rule last season.
- Players like Bam Adebayo, De'Aaron Fox and Jamal Murray could lose millions on their next contracts if they don't reach the 65-game mark.
Procedures for regaining eligibility:.
- Procedures are in place for players to attempt to regain eligibility if they do not reach the 65-game threshold.
- Clear and convincing evidence is required that the team intentionally limited the player's minutes or games to deprive him of eligibility.
- Injury-related claims are allowed, but with strict criteria.
Players' opinions:.
- Some players express their disagreement with the rule, arguing that a specific number of matches should not be necessary to be recognized.
- Other players, such as Joel Embiid, prioritize playoff performance over individual awards and are willing to accept the rule.
Conclusion:
- The rule has generated debate among players and fans, highlighting the importance of finding a balance between player workload, competitive integrity and fan satisfaction.
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