Tag: Load Management

The Real Reason Behind NBA Player’s Load Management

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Mar 3, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard on the bench during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Older, retired athletes voicing their displeasure and opinions on their current-day counterparts is nothing new. Fans, analysts, coaches, and players constantly discuss the differences in their respective playing eras, trying to place one above another. This is not bad, though, and is typically the most effective means of evaluating today’s talent and how they stack […] READ MORE

NBA is Playing with Fire in Load Management

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Mar 8, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves to the basket ahead of Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Load management issues have started making more and more headlines in the NBA over the last few seasons, but this year they have been louder than ever. This could move to the forefront of the conversation again very soon. The NBA has become the second most popular sport in the United States, behind American football […] READ MORE

The NBA Needs to Shorten its Season

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The NBA should shorten it's season to prevent fatigue and load management.

Since the 1967-68 NBA season, the NBA has had an 82-game regular season. Over the past few years though, the lengthy schedule has become an issue for the league. In fact, if the season were shortened, the regular season would have ended before the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Since stars are often rested […] READ MORE