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He proposes innovative fixes, including capping the number of three-point attempts per game, suggesting that something drastic needs to be done to counteract dwindling ratings. With ratings plummeting, Barkley insists that the league must confront the issue, stating, "If they're not watching, you can't keep your head in the sand."
Rethinking the NBA Schedule
Barkley also explores the idea of shifting the start of the NBA season to Christmas Day, asserting that the league is losing ground to the NFL, which dominates the festive sports calendar. The traditional notion that the NBA season kicks off at Christmas has faltered, especially as the NFL has expanded its reach. "If we started at Christmas," he argues, "we would have the entire calendar to ourselves."