Ask the CEO
Published on September 24, 2005 under American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Question from George, Atlanta: "If you did play the NBA in the Katrina/Rita exhibition game, what rules would you use?"
Answer: George. Neat question. No word yet from the NBA. I think we would suggest using the ABA rules with our 3-D though we wouldn't insist on it. The NBA is willing to play with other rules when they play in the World Championships or the Olympics so we don't see why they wouldn't like to try our rules on our home court. When MLB American League teams visit National League teams, they play without a designated hitter and vice versa. It might be fun seeing the NBA dealing with a game of full court presses and having to play full court defense and offense with the 3-D rule. It might change things considerably and expose some weaknesses (just kidding, their players are great and it would be fun seeing them playing with 3-D). Only problem is, so far, no NBA - and now we have two great causes - Katrina and Rita Hurricane relief. I am reminded by Dick Tinkham, co-founder of the original ABA, that the NBA did indeed play ABA teams in exhibition games before the merger. And the NBA had to face Dr. J, David Thompson, George Gervin, Spencer Haywood, Marvin Barnes, Freddie Lewis, Ron Boone, Connie Hawkins, etc. It's quite possible that the NBA remembers those days and is worried about whether we have some "super sleepers" here too. (Mr. Stern. We do). Thanks for the question. If you have a question, please email joenewman@abalive.com.
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Thanks.
Joe Newman
ABA CEO
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