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A podcast about the role of design in sports hosted by David Merriell and Justin Hastings

016: The NBA and Length of Seasons

The NBA is back! David and Justin discuss their love for basketball and the recent discussion around potentially shortening the season and the game. They also touch on the speed of sports, World Series uniforms, and the NBA on TNT crew.

Topics discussed in this episode:
  • 0:20: The NBA returns, LeBron in Cleveland, and Rondo in Boston (for now)
    • Potential new Cavs uniforms
    • Rondo loves Connect Four
  • 5:04: World Series recap, MLB and NBA length of games and seasons
    • Trend of longer baseball games: USA Today and The Boston Globe
    • The NBA’s instant replay command center
    • Arizona Fall League pace of game changes
    • Celts/Nets 44-minute game
    • The NBA’s partnership with Brazil
  • 29:15: TNT and ESPN’s NBA broadcasts
    • Who He Play For?
    • Elevator Ernie Johnson
    • TBS MLB playoffs broadcast
  • 34:20: More season length talk, MLB unis, and Mayor Menino
    • Should have sent Gordon
    • Should not have sent Gordon
    • The Boston Globe on Mayor Menino

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October 30, 2014 Filed Under: Episodes

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