JJ Judges the Best and Worst Ideas on How to Improve the NBA 

“His strong love of Derrick White” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

The naked wrestling guy was COOKING

So thankful JJ read that last pitch

Last idea was so bad it made JJ say "That's enough internet for today" 😆

I would like to implement a timeout button. Players can still use their hands but head coach should get a button that lights up the shot clock and can be used to see if a timeout gets called before a call gets made.

getting rid of defensive 3 seconds is the best rule ive heard. i never thought about how dumb that rule is, guys basically just tap there foot out of the paint in a non basketball way forcing them into an awkward position

We need more episodes of this. This was entertaining and insightful.

There were actually way more good ideas in this than I expected there would be when I clicked. Some would need more fleshing out, but the core ideas had merit.

heard mark cuban left shark tank to join you on hoops tank. can't blame him at all, love this segment 😂

5:00 that's basically what the 6th man of the year award is

Great vid so far, but the comment that’s on screen around 2:30 also mentioned having refs explain why they gave technical fouls, which I think would be a good step for the league. The ref would have to think before blowing the whistle; he’d have to evaluate “how would I look if I say I gave a technical foul because the player handed me the ball too aggressively?” It wouldn’t eliminate the issue, but if the NBA won’t hold refs accountable in any way, this will at least help a little.

I love the idea of the chucks not counting unless they go in

Yeah, I’m a need you to make this a series and do it every single week

This is gold. Could even replace the original series on the TV. 😄

I will say this considering the last SERIOUS pitch about the NBA having a "Euro-Week", I think something like having 15 teams in 15 cities would be next to impossible to pull off in a week. HOWEVER, what could happen is the NBA taking a page out of the NFL's book and having each team play one game in a European city throughout the 7-month regular season. Places that should specifically be targeted should be Paris, Spain (because of their insane basketball culture and history 🇪🇸), and either London or Germany. I think that right there is 100% realistic

He’s never invested in anything other than his strong love for Derrick white had me dying 💀

Have the fans vote for who they think were the biggest all star snubs from both conferences, then let them have a 1v1 tournament on all star Saturday for 2 final roster spots (1 in each conference)

Here's a new rule I propose: When the Lakers are playing, the TV Commentators are only allowed to mention that Lebron James is 39 once per game.

Baseball definitely uses the term role players. The utility infielder is a role player, the 4th outfielder is a role player. Also MLB learned that AS Game deciding home field is the worst idea possible.

This is an awesome concept of video! Make more like these! 😅

Do this way more often. This is one of the best content ideas I’ve ever seen

I do love the idea of outdoor NBA games in cities like LA, Phoenix, Houston. My main problem with the NBA and the main problem I have had for my entire life, is calling a defensive foul when an offensive player initiates the contact.

bro pls make this a series id binge the the hell outa it.

Love your content JJ! Was a fan of yours at Duke & then my dad loves the clippers so I watched you then. I am a philly fan, and loved the years you spent with us! Great video per usual

Yo JJ. Great take on Doc Rivers. Cracked me up.

This needs to be a series 👀

this segment was sick!!! I hope y'all do more

I love this format, pls keep doing this

6:34 I love this take

To piggy-back off the "Euro Week" idea... what if they shifted the schedule to make the IST a mid-season tournament? That tournament then (similar to UEFA Euros or FIFA World Cup) can be hosted by a country/countries or region. This IST and mid-season tournament would also replace the all-star festivities where those can be performed after the IST as a sort of "break" from the grind of the season/tournament and more fan-service

yoooo MORE OF THIS PLEASE this was a great watch 😂😂

I love this content HAHA we need part 2 of this!

The lottery teams Playoffs for top draft is *GENIUS!* 1.) This effectively solves the tanking problem. Worst record teams are the lowest playoff seed. 2.) Gives playoffs teams more rest and planning = More competitive less predictable matchups 3.) Extra playoffs before actual playoffs = More Games = More money for NBA 4.) Fans of loser teams have something to cheer for and be excited about 5.) Fans of winner teams have less excuses 6.) New exciting NBA

"Get rid of dribbling" Nah jit my highschool basketball coach💀

This format is fire! I'd love to see more 😂🔥

This is the content I'm subscribing for! Good job crew!!

this was a lot of fun. more of this

please make this a weekly series

This was fun keep it coming 😅

Great take on Doc Rivers yesterday!

Loved this segment. Great idea and a fresh one

This is exactly the type of content we need in our lives. Keep it up JJ!

Definitely continue with similar themed episodes!

Man JJ doing content is the best thing to happen for true hoops fans in a looooooooong time. What a guy

Need more of these for sure

Amazing video idea guys keep these up every once in a while

this is an amazing youtube video format

This is gold, gotta make it a weekly or bi-weekly segment for sure.

Need a series of this

Loved this segment

This is creative/funny. Great work 💪

This was awesome, would love to see this segment again when you have a fresh crop of pitches. Defensive 3 seconds, half-court shots and rim hanging techs seem like no brainers.

Here’s a pitch from a sport I play: any time they have new rule ideas, implement them in a trial game or tournament , either during a Christmas break or during all star weekend. You could implement the bigger restricted area, removing the 3 second violation, the missed half courts shots not counting towards your missed shot stats etc, without affecting the current season. You can also gauge the effect to see if it should be implemented in later seasons. In my sport, 4 pretty big rule changes were tested here and were actually implemented in later seasons, while a lot of other were not.

This was fantastic hahaha keep these coming, JJ! I’m a fan of the week of NBA games abroad - BUT maybe this replaces the in-season tournament, as it’s not a particularly well thought out concept to begin with.

We have open air games in the NBL here in Australia, as we're lucky enough to have a few arenas/stadia with retractable roofs. They're some of the most anticipated games all season.

you’re creativity was impressive on this video idea, very fun and ‘watchable’. Whoever came up with this should be proud!

WE NEED MORE OF THESE

Top notch content. Thank you JJ!

awesome video concept

i love this Hoop tank more please jj

Having the top 8 teams go to Europe of the in season tournament is an AWESOME VIBE!

Please continue to make more of these 😭

Once you are eliminated from playoff contention you start collecting points to get the Number 1 Pick in the Draft (3points for win, 2 for overtime win, 1 for overtime loss)! Team with the most points get the best odds at getting the Number 1 Pick in the Draft! This would let the worst teams start to collect points earlier. Would also incentivize winning once you are out of playoff contention keeping the end of the season very competitive while also not having multiple teams with sub 20 wins tanking for the best odds.

Great vid idea JJ 👍🏾👍🏾

This is dope 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Yo that was fun! JJ crushing it this week

Great format

1. A points system of 1, 2 and 3 per game to determine the end of year MVP is already successful in Australia in the AFL called The Brownlow Medal. 2. Outdoor basketball during the regular season is also a success in Australia in the NBL having a stadium open the roof for a game during summer.

we always talk about what the modern 3pt shot does to defenses but what we dont talk about is how it makes 3pt shot less exciting i think something that would be neat to experiment in the all star game is make the 3 pt shot worth 4 pts but if you miss a 4pt shot its 1 pt to the defending team specifically the closest player to the shooter. This does the following: makes people less likely to shoot it twice in arrow, makes teams more likely to want to defend and makes the shot exciting again. I know this would be a monumental change but i think it would be worth experimenting with something like that.

I would watch this segment every day

This is the best idea I’ve seen from a basketball pod in a while!

The get rid of dribbling thumbnail got me 😂😂 JJ you the real MVP haha

I like the idea of more objective criteria for end of season awards like conference player of the month/week wins. I think it will lead to less controversial selections and also allow the hopeful candidates to understand what benchmarks they’re going to need to hit to be considered. I would also suggest putting a hard cap on how many games your team needs to win for a player to win MVP. I would say at least 50. I also like the idea of expanding the restricted area and eliminating defensive 3 seconds. I think this will bring back more position speciality and lead to more skilled inside/midrange scoring and less charging into the paint and hoping for a foul.

For NBA draft. Assuming/preempting a 32 team league… Lottery odds are split into 4 groups of 4. 16-13 - Best odds 12-9 8-5 4-1 - worst odds A team cannot pick in the top 4 in consecutive years. A team cannot pick in the top 8 in more than 2 consecutive years. Picks are drawn 1-16, 17-32 in reverse order of playoff (not regular season) standings - with regular season being used for all the tie breakers. If a team is not eligible for a top 4/8 pick they get the next available pick (5/9 or worse if the second ineligible team picked etc.). If a team has traded the pick the receiving team eligibility applies. If the receiving team is eligible for top 4/8 pick BUT the giving team isn’t that receiving team can choose for the pick to be conveyed as a top 4/8 pick or the next available draft slot if there is protections on it - forcing it to be conveyed. If neither team is eligible then the draft pick must fall to the next available slot. Swaps and multiple trading of the same pick with different protections still allowed. Cannot trade picks beyond 5 years. Must have a first round pick on the books (own or traded for) every other year.

Far out your content is so so good.

We need more of this

How to fix all star game: - winning team and game mvp both get large cash prizes (for them, not some charity) - winning side gets home court advantage in nba finals -maybe even lower season game count to add more time for players to recharge and maybe they won't use all star weekend for that. (Keep a minimum games played for award tho) - threaten that if effort isn't shown with those changes, the weekend will be done away with all together.. no more cash bonuses for all star selections, no more break in middle of season to recharge batteries, no more all star accolades counting toward HOF status, no more dunk contest, no more 3 pt champions, no more skills challenge or celebrity games.. just nothing If they want the benefits of all-star weekend they have to earn them and show they want it to be there. ACT LIKE AN ALL STAR

I sent in a similar pitch to the No Defensive 3 in the key … I think it also should be no offensive 3 in the key. Euro week > all star weekend.

THIS WAS AWESOME, NEED MORE HOOP TANK 😂😂😂

i love this concept 😄

The NBA had their first ever game outside in (2008). It was Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns at an Outside Tennis Stadium in Arizona. Don't remember much about that game, except that watching it on TV and seeing the players having trouble with getting a hold of the🏀because it was windy that day in the wind kept messing with the ball for most of the game. Multiple timeouts were called for wind stoppage calls. That was 16 years ago and the NBA has yet to have another outside NBA Game again😳.

I 100% agree with outdoor games

The hockey style sub idea is actually great - I’ve done it before in pick up games and it definitely feels different but doesn’t take away from the game in the slightest

I adore this concept

The draft order should be decided by teams with the most wins once eliminated from the playoffs. Combats teams resting players and gives an advantage to the worst teams.

Draw a line across the top of the 3pt line, side to side. Then remove the 3pt arc. No more corner 3s, and the angle 3s are suddenly a few feet further out. The game of basketball returns!

Blud said "get rid of dribbling" 🤣

Bring this back! Here's mine: Start season after football season. Reduce the number of games to 42 (incentives players to not sit because games have more weight). Get rid of conferences. Most of the 42 games are division games and division winners are guaranteed playoff position (intensifies division rivalries). Eliminate play in tournament and in season tournament. All star weekend is USA vs World, 1v1 tournament (All stars), 3pt contest + non basketball activities. Eliminate defensive three seconds. Expand charge circle. Make free throws 1+1.

Great video

Winning conference of the All Star Game should have less road games next year. Players would give a damn for more home games and even if they dont.. their teams would make them give a damn. It would impact ticket sales.

They can also make certain games first team to reach x amount of points tournament in a game or like you have to win by at least 2 points. Almost like a sudden death game and bench players at least require to play 5 minutes or more if available.

This should be a series

Beat pitch of the episode was “not counting the FGA unless made” from beyond half court I love watching the Hail Marys.

Enjoying the fact you are having fun with your platform.

This is my favorite piece of content you've produced. Hilarious.

Please keep doing Hoops Tank

I like this episode. Gives players, fans and owners a different way to help the game grow instead of staying stagnant

An in season tourney without a 3 pt shot so some more skills can be showcased other than which team is hotter from 3 that night

On the euro league pitch, it’s doable. The NHL had in season games in a tournament style in Sweden during the season. I think what he meant in general was 15 games as in 1 game per team, across 15 cities. You can work this out with a benefit to the players. In the NHL CBA they have a worked-in 1 week break to the schedule for every team. What you could do is have the last game going into the break as the International game. Now the players are not only given 1 extra week of vacation, they get to start it with provided travel to another country. You have to think a Denver/Milwaukee game in Greece will be extremely well received, sell out more seats, and provide a prime travel destination all in one.

The in season tournament could be in Europe (then eventually other places). You can get from London to Spain in 2 hours. Players travel further and longer in the US than they would have to around Europe