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New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for American Express) If rumors are to be believed, the NBA is up for some major changes. The one that has gripped fans’ and enthusiasts’ interest is the most heated bidding competition between TNT and NBC. However, while the winner of this war is hard to predict right now, a former NBA player claimed that it could benefit some people. Making an appearance on Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson’s ‘All The Smoke’ podcast, Alonzo Mourning believes that no matter which way the wind blows, it will benefit the NBA players with more coverage and opportunities. During the conversation, Mourning said, “From my understanding, there’s going to be some competition with NBC and TNT so I mean that’s going to be it’s going to be worth the price of admission to watch that… you know so the players are going to benefit greatly from it.” ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad TNT Sports has held onto the NBA rights for more than a decade now. However, now it has to compete against NBC, which offered twice the TNT’s annual pay. With that NBA will gain more profit if they decide to sign a deal with NBC. via Getty CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 19: NBA on TNT analysts, Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson Jr.,Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley talk with CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans during State Farm All-Star Saturday Night on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Austin Janning/NBAE via Getty Images) Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are the most favorite hosts of TNT Inside the NBA. And both are worried and stressed about the situation. Previously, Chuck had also commented that he would end his deal with TNT if it were to lose its NBA rights after it expires in the 2024-2025 season. A special opt-out clause permits them to do so. Shaq’s ex-agent Leonard Armato seems to resonate the same thought process in an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports. As per him, both Chuck and Shaq are too important to be separated, no matter who acquires the NBA media rights deal. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad But coming back to the trio, they also seem to be discussing another important situation in the league. The retired NBA player was asked about the current playing style in the league. Barnes asked him how the league has made a few changes and perhaps become a bit softer and easier for international players compared to the past. In response, Mourning suggested that the mentality has changed along with the growth of the league. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Furthermore, recalling a conversation with NBA commissioner David Stern, the Miami Heat vice president shared that the most important factor behind this is global inclusivity. “When you think about the business perspective of it you know it’s like you know the volume of eyes that are Global really you know it has been a lot more beneficial for the league because from an international perspective now we’re sparking the interest of this young hungry generation of Europeans and International players,” Mourning said. He further emphasized how it also gets young, talented players from around the world interested in basketball. What is your take on this? Let us know in the comments section below. EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that surfaces the best stories on America’s favorite sports celebrities with a fan’s perspective to 30+ M average monthly readers. Sports All Boxing Formula One Golf NASCAR NBA NFL ONE Championship Tennis UFC WWE Bodybuilding WNBA EssentiallySports About Us Advertise With Us Authors Editorial Team Behind The Scenes Humans of EssentiallySports Contact Us FAQs Our Brands FanCast On The Ropes Bodybuilding Bros Club Golf Lucky Dog on Track Sports All Boxing Formula One Golf NASCAR NBA NFL ONE Championship Tennis UFC WWE Bodybuilding WNBA Privacy Policy ES Pressroom Ethics Policy Fact-Checking Policy Corrections Policy Cookies Policy GDPR Compliance Terms of Use Editorial Guidelines Ownership and funding Information Full Spectrum Services LLP © 2024 | All Rights Reserved