Gilbert Arenas has a different idea to give the NBA Playoffs an even more inspiring road. The former Washington Wizards star believes that winning is the ultimate reward. However, what if teams continued to play at home until they lost? An idea that has long been thought of but never been seriously considered. However, Arenas believes the time is now to make the winner take all type of schedule. On a recent episode of his show Gil’s Arena, Arenas was asked about one thing he would change about the NBA Playoffs.
“We don’t go to the home until you win the game. So it’s like make it, take it. If we win, we keep staying home until you beat us then we go to yours.” Arenas’ thought is something that every backyard hooper has been a part of. If you’ve ever played a pick-up game, most of the time, the rule is you make the shot, you keep the ball. The idea that a team winning would give them home court is the whole point of technically having home court. However, the idea may not grab legs due to the fact of ticket sales in all the different markets.
Gilbert Arenas Wants To See Actual Home Court
“We don’t go to the home until you win the game. So it’s like make it, take it. If we win, we keep staying home until you beat us then we go to yours.”
Thoughts on Gilbert Arenas’ idea for homecourt for playoff matchups?
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The idea of earning home court is an interesting concept. It would bring more urgency to the NBA Playoffs. Especially with the teams getting more time off in between games during the postseason. The only privilege of having home court is that if the series goes all seven games, your team would host a game seven. While that is an essential factor. However, it feels like the games before it doesn’t carry as much weight because we know everyone gets to host at least two games.
Arenas has been involved in a few playoff series himself. The former NBA star knows how important it is to play in front of your home crowd. However, would his suggestion hurt fan bases that would potentially not get to see their team in postseason action? What are your thoughts on Gilbert Arenas’ thought of earning a home-court advantage? Do you believe the NBA would even discuss the idea? Leave us your thoughts on the idea in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.