Sħãlïq™ Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 NBA, FIBA Discussing Changing Olympics To Under-23 Tournament NBA owners are working with FIBA to turn the Olympics into an under-23 tournament, while creating a new World Cup that both would profit from. Jul 30, 2012 - NBA owners, who pay the salaries of every member of Team USA as well as dozens of international players participating in the London 2012 Olympics, aren't big fans of their stars playing in extra games over the summer. They're so displeased with subsidizing a popular tournament and taking a huge amount of risk by releasing players for the Olympics that they're in discussions with FIBA to turn the Olympic men's basketball tournament into an under-23 event. For similar reasons, the men's soccer tournament at the Olympics is an under-23 tournament, though three over-age players are allowed. The NBA owners' concerns seem to have more to do with their international players than their domestic players, because they're less concerned about the medical care that players receive while with Team USA, as well as the judgment of the coaching staff.Full Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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