Hoops

Time for the All Star Game to Return ?

Heavens no. It’s not even that big of a deal
In the nba now days, all hype and players are just happy to get a weeks rest.

At nbl level itd be so dull.

The NBL has never agreed on how to split teams either. North vs South, East vs West (impossible) or Australia/NZ vs The World

Wouldn't Webster be there? And, with Bogut as the only C, I'd also include DJ and look for another big as well(?).

Can you imagine dolling minutes out to the US guard line-up? Ware, Randle, Trimble, Cotton, Brooks and Roberson. Or, you could just play 4 out 1 in with Ware in the middle and Oliver, White, Long, Patterson and Hopson on the bench. WTF????!

Be a fun game to watch (and probably to play in, too). Globetrotter home uniforms for the Aussies, Globetrotter away uniforms for the foreigners.

And the score doesn't matter (don't even get recorded), just plays. Maybe turn the scoreboard on every now and then just for the hell of it (like, scores count for next 2 minutes or something), make it a real highlights thriller for the players and fans. Don't think they do that in the NBA. Can't think why!

Have 2 captains (Homicide and Dwayne Russell) pick sides

I was just now, trying to compose something along similar thoughts to, "Perhaps an opening game with all new imports v established locals a week before round 1."

My thoughts also took into account that taking time out of the season-proper and other issues above.

How about as an extra special during the Blitz or the week after the Blitz at a different venue. That would allow for selection of teams etc.

A curtain raiser could be the Indigenous Vs Maori game or something like a rookies v DPs game or even a pre-season game for the home side and anyone else, followed by a 3 point comp, a dunk comp (let's get a taste of what to expect during the main game). Intermission while the teams get ready. Then the warm-ups and game.

Finally, in favour of the next-week idea, any teams playing pre-seasons in the States (or Philipines) may be able to play those games then rather than during week 1 or 2 of reg season, as now.

That different venue could be either, another market the NBL is looking to develop or a venue where the clubs can tender for the privilege (if they see it as such).

Perhaps an opening game with all new imports v established locals a week before round 1. Then you could top up players salaries in match payments and let people have a look at the best new imports.

I agree with that ^anon, we need to focus on consolidation here in NBL land and not get carried away...

I’d rather see every team play each other equally, 32 rounds instead of losing more games for all star weekend.

I don't think they should bring it back. Keep focusing on the main product.

Hi guys, just came back from some time over in europe and got to see some Aussie's in action. i have to say i was pretty dissapointed with Barcelona and didnt really see Jingles or Jawai get much opportunity but when Jingles did, the team looked good. saw Newley play in Spain and man he looks good.

just checked some stats from college today and looks like Delly is playing well especially as a PG, Brock Motum and Drmic also.

Does anyone else know how some others are going overseas?