The unusual circumstances brought on by COVID-19 have created an unusual situation for the NBA that presents an exciting opportunity for experimentation. There has already been intriguing reporting and speculation about how the league could both return and determine a champion with some indication that Commissioner Adam Silver is open to an uncommon resolution. That is extremely encouraging because there are a variety of priorities to manage, but also worthwhile proposals to best accomplish their goals for concluding the 2019-20 campaign.
Having this many intelligent and focused people coming up with ideas will inevitably produce viable and exciting plans, but there is a specific nuance that works with many of them that would be an important addition both for this season and the long-term. Over a decade ago, the NBA’s development league (then the D-League) allowed top teams a “pick your poison” power to choose their opponent. The appeal of that idea is the…
