Adam Silver Opens Up About NFL vs NBA TV Ratings Battle, Young Player Issues + New Expansion Teams!

On today's episode of the The Big Podcast we welcome NBA commissioner Adam Silver. together Shaq and Adam talk about hot topics in the NBA, like viewership declining, young player issues and expansion teams? Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Big Podcast.Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/bigpod or through my promo code BIGPODSubscribe to The Big Podcast YouTube Channel to watch more episodes!Look to Lunazul Tequila – 100% Agave Tequila…Where tradition outshines trends….available at a liquor store near you. https://lunazultequila.com/Download the Gametime app today or http://Gametime.co for $20 off your first order with code BIGPODIf you’re ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is free unless they win. For more information go to http://forthepeople.com/thebig or dial #LAW (#529) from your cell phone. This is a paid advertisement. This episode of The Big Podcast is sponsored by our friends at The General. The General has been offering quality coverage for over 60 years. They offer flexible payment plans, the ability to pick your due date, and low rates and low down payments. Visit http://TheGeneral.com today, to get a quote. And it wouldn’t be The Big Podcast without The GeneralFollow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/bigpodcastChapters:00:00 Intro02:40 Thoughts on today’s Game04:02 Joining the NBA with Shaq06:12 Rules changing09:52 DraftKings segment11:27 DraftKings ad12:42 3-pointer debate (The General)17:10 The General ad17:45 Gametime ad19:06 Sports betting22:30 NFL competition24:20 Adding international teams28:25 Lunazul ad28:55 Morgan & Morgan ad29:35 NBA scheduling32:57 NBA viewership38:03 Criticism on younger generation42:49 Inside The NBA44:25 Future of the Game46:50 3-pointer debate part 250:40 Jimmy Butler drama58:16 Big Men in the League01:03:20 Derrick Rose vs Ja Morant01:04:47 Ask Dr. O’Neal01:07:06 EndingGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT) or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 2/9/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.MB015LOFCZSY8PG#nba #lakers #shaq #bigpod #basketball #bigshaq #bigpodcast #adamsilver #nfl #football #jimmybutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.