Why a 1-16 Playoff Format Could Transform the NBA
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Why a 1-16 Playoff Format Could Transform the NBA
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We explore why the NBA should change its playoff format from the current conference-based system to a true 1-16 seeding regardless of East or West. This change would create better matchups, make the regular season more meaningful, and ensure the best teams make the playoffs.
• Current format separates Eastern and Western conferences with 8 teams from each making playoffs, plus play-in teams
• NBA has changed playoff formats multiple times since the inaugural 1947-48 season
• A 1-16 format would create exciting potential matchups like OKC vs Hawks (Shai vs Trae Young or teams like the Clippers vs Pacers)
• Conference-based playoffs limit cross-country travel but more entertaining matchups outweigh this concern
• Regular season would become more important with teams competing for top 16 spots overall
• Play-in tournament should be eliminated as it rewards teams that weren't good enough in regular season
• Better matchups would lead to higher viewership and a superior basketball product
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