Mexico: vital for the NBA according to Adam Silver; expansions and additional games evaluated

During the NBA’s 33rd trip to Mexico, a multi-year contract extension was announced that will allow basketball league games to continue in Mexico. This is according to statements made Adam Silvercommissioner of the NBA at a press conference held before the match between Miami Heat y Washington Wizards.

Silver highlighted the success the NBA has had in Mexico and expressed his desire to increase the league’s presence in the country. In addition, he recognized that other American leagues, such as the NFL and the MLBexpanding their operations outside the United States, which led the NBA to consider the possibility of a All-Star Game in Mexico.

The commissioner confirmed that, from a logical point of view, Mexico is one of the most accessible places for the expansion of the NBA, since the journey from New York is shorter than crossing the United States. This logistical flexibility is an important criterion for the league when considering new venues for its events.

Regarding the possibility of establishing an NBA team in Mexico, Silver kept hope alive, although he admitted that they were not ready to take that step yet. However, he recognized the number of games played in Mexico and the presence of the Captains In the’ G League in recognition of the growth of basketball in the country.

Silver said Mexico is the second fastest growing market for the NBA outside of the United States and Canada. The G League team, Los Capitanes, have been performing well and their season is about to start, showing that they have successfully transitioned into the league.

The commissioner decided that he would like to see a Mexican team in the NBA in the future and made sure that Mexico will be among the first choices when the league decides to expand.

After NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s press conference, a game was played between Miami Heat vs Miami Heat. Washington Wizards. Bam Adebayo stood out in the CDMX Arena with outstanding performance leading to Miami Heat to extreme effect on the Washington Wizards by 118-98.

From the start of the game, the Heat took advantage of the support of the home crowd to control the first quarter, closing with a 31-21 lead. Jaime Jaquez Jr.in his first trip in Mexico as an NBA player, also shines by staying one step away from a double-double with 8 points and 10 rebounds.

Jaime Jáquez Jr., in his first trip to Mexico as an NBA player, also shined by staying one step away from a double with 8 points and 10 rebounds / Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Adebayo was unstoppable on the court, hitting 50% field goal accuracy and making 3 of 5 triples. He finished the game with a double-double of 32 points and 14 rebounds. Jimmy Butler He was another one of the most special stars in the team, adding 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.

The match took place in electrifying conditions in the Mexico Citywhere the public showed great enthusiasm. Jáquez, who was involved early in the game, scored six points in the first quarter, being the second best scorer on the team in that period, just surpassed by Adebayo.