NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, plans to initiate his league expansion in Europe around 2027 or 2028
The NBA and FIBA have officially announced a plan to launch a new European competition, aiming to tap into the financial opportunities and growing popularity of basketball on the continent.
According to Adam Silver, the head of the North American league, basketball is the second most popular sport in Europe, after football, and he believes in the potential of the sport in Europe. The new competition, which will be played according to FIBA rules, is expected to target markets such as London and Manchester, and could possibly be led by the NBA itself.
The competition, if it takes place by 2028, is planned to consist of 16 clubs, with 12 permanent ones. Initially, it will invest in existing venues before building new infrastructure. Adam Silver has suggested that there is significant potential for growth in Europe for the NBA and he would like to not go beyond 2028 for the launch of the competition.
Jorge Garbajosa, the president of FIBA Europe, has stated that the competition will take time but will happen. However, Adam Silver has expressed that the prospect of a launch in 2027 seems "ambitious". The Euroleague, the current competition on European soil, has expressed disapproval of the new NBA-FIBA competition.
Paris could take the opportunity to create a new franchise for the competition, with strong European basketball locations, including Paris, being planned for the competition's venues. The new competition is reportedly the fastest-growing sport in the world currently, making it an attractive investment for both the NBA and FIBA.
Adam Silver's statements indicate a belief in the potential of basketball in Europe, and he has suggested that there is significant potential for growth in Europe for the NBA. He has also stated that he would like to not go beyond 2028 for the launch of the competition, indicating a sense of urgency in bringing the competition to Europe.
In March, the NBA and FIBA officially announced their plans for the new European competition, and it remains to be seen how the competition will unfold in the coming years. With the growing popularity of basketball in Europe and the financial opportunities that come with it, the new NBA-FIBA competition is sure to be a major event in the world of sports.
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