Unless we get to the “Warfare” that is seen in some foreign countries the primary harm to rushing the court is scuffed courts that are totally repairable. Safe exit by players & coaches are the primary concern and are currently addressed. It seems that TV’s requirement for the best backdrop for the court side “reporter” is the driving concern here.
Hunter7: Why? To be seen, of course. No different from boxes at the opera, lousy seats which miss the near-side action while seeing backstage on the opposite wing.
frumdebang about 9 years ago
When I went to see a “futbol” game in Mexico, there was an actual moat between the stands and the field.
jollyjack about 9 years ago
Unless we get to the “Warfare” that is seen in some foreign countries the primary harm to rushing the court is scuffed courts that are totally repairable. Safe exit by players & coaches are the primary concern and are currently addressed. It seems that TV’s requirement for the best backdrop for the court side “reporter” is the driving concern here.
Polsixe about 9 years ago
Some guys are just real buzzkills.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 9 years ago
Well, their plan appears to be a dead cert.
James Hopkins about 9 years ago
I think there is a genuine safety concern for keeping students from storming the court, especially for the opposition trying to get off the court.
Hunter7 about 9 years ago
Basketball is the only game I’ve seen (from the TV) where people WANT to sit on the court, in folding chairs. Why?
I don’t know about those 4 tiers – but maybe put the fans behind the glass – like in hockey?
or would the NBA not like the lost of revenue from what I think of as the “cheap seats, on the floor”.
hippogriff about 9 years ago
Hunter7: Why? To be seen, of course. No different from boxes at the opera, lousy seats which miss the near-side action while seeing backstage on the opposite wing.
Rrhain about 9 years ago
“OFFS”? Um, Mr. Hinds? You do know what that actually stands for, yes?
Oh, for f___’s sake.