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The NBA still doesn’t like Super Teams

Even though history says that it’s actually better for the sport overall, the NBA clearly wants to put this Super Team phenomenon to an end. In fact, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said it himself.

"[via NBA.com] I’ve read some stories that the league wants this notion of two ‘super teams’ that is a huge a television attraction … I don’t think it’s good for the league, just to be clear"

Silver is right. Super Teams aren’t good for the NBA. They’re great for it. If you look back in NBA history, some of its most popular phases have taken place in the presence of Super Teams.

The NBA is better when there’s a villain. Super Teams often take that responsibility in filling that void.

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