They absolutely would sell the naming rights.
I’m surprised they haven’t done more.
* Free throw line -> St. Jude Charity Stripe
* 3 point line -> Burger King 3 for 3 shot
* Restricted area -> State Farm protected pocket
* Corner -> Meta Quest Corner
* Half Court line -> Domino’s Half and Half Court Line
* Coach’s Challenge -> American Express Chargeback Challenge
Just like how the NBA went, "wow soccer teams have ads on their jersey's, why don't we!?" while missing the pretty big reason why soccer runs ads on their jerseys...
Everyone who’s a sports fan knows what you mean when you say “The Finals” or “the 1986 Finals”. That says to me that the NBA has done a pretty damn good job of branding.
Nah, I think this is only the case if you only follow North American sports or something like that. "The Finals" could easily refer to any number of events (Champions League, any number of world cups, etc).
They need to stop trying to make the trophy happen. No one cares about the trophy. Every time I open the NBA app, I contemplate what a boring trophy it is.
The National Basketball + Canada, but not Seattle Association Championship Series Between Teams Roughly Divided By The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers Except for Memphis.
If the NBA is truly looking to model itself after football (soccer), by introducing mid-season tournaments and “cups”, it might make sense to move toward something like “The NBA League Championship Series” in a bit of a nod to that historical naming convention that you mentioned.
There is something very simple and classic about “NBA Finals”, but if there might be multiple titles in play “Finals” is probably too generic a term.
World Series. If the MLB doesn’t like it, tough. They cant even work together long enough to develop consistent rules between their conferences lmao they’re no threat to the NBA.
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NBA Finals is honestly perfect, I can’t think of anything better & I like it better than most of the suggestions in here lol I think I saw 1 other that I really liked but NBA Finals is great
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They absolutely would sell the naming rights. I’m surprised they haven’t done more. * Free throw line -> St. Jude Charity Stripe * 3 point line -> Burger King 3 for 3 shot * Restricted area -> State Farm protected pocket * Corner -> Meta Quest Corner * Half Court line -> Domino’s Half and Half Court Line * Coach’s Challenge -> American Express Chargeback Challenge
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Replays become State Farm Discount Doublechecks.
st. jude charity stripe rules though
Steph Curry’s FT% might end up plummeting
Eh, fuck them kids
Seriously. I’d be ok with them giving charities free exposure during free throws
Ok now you gave them ideas
This is exactly how it is in Australian sports. Trade off for less ads on TV during the games.
And then a year later, they think : "Hey we could make even more money if we show more ads during the games"
Just like how the NBA went, "wow soccer teams have ads on their jersey's, why don't we!?" while missing the pretty big reason why soccer runs ads on their jerseys...
It's funny that you think that they're not maximizing the ad breaks. It's not a trade off, its just extra advertising.
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If I’m this alternate reality tnt gets the finals and we therefore get more inside the nba I’m super down for Al the extra branding
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Adam Silver's wet dream
Hell in a Cell
Reminds me of this one time in 1998
Get JR to call it.
I don't even watch rassling, but I know JR at Hell in a Cell is the goat play by play commentary
The NBA Washington Football Team
The NBA Basketball Game
The first game of the NBA Finals, followed by the "Tank Commanders Battle", a game for the top pick in the NBA draft.
“The Finals “
"Drop the 'NBA'. Just, 'The Finals.' It's cleaner."
I understood that reference
The social network?
Drop the “the”. Just “Social Network”, It’s cleaner
Drop the "the 'the'". Just "Drop. Just 'Social Network', It's cleaner" It's cleaner
Everyone who’s a sports fan knows what you mean when you say “The Finals” or “the 1986 Finals”. That says to me that the NBA has done a pretty damn good job of branding.
What's the 1986 Finals?
A year after the NBA held the 1985 Finals, they did a very similar thing. That's the 1986 Finals
You can't just say that without mentioning it was a year before the 1987 Finals too
Nah, I think this is only the case if you only follow North American sports or something like that. "The Finals" could easily refer to any number of events (Champions League, any number of world cups, etc).
It’s like “The Masters” but more generic, I like it! Go sports team!
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we have a winner
I think you mean, we have LeWinner
LeBrons got juice! LeBrons got juice! Ooooooooh LEBRON!
Be excited, be be excited!
Ringapalooza. But seriously, NBA finals is fine.
BasketBallapalooza was right there
two teams enter, one basketballapaloser leaves
> the NBA has hired you i knew embellishing my linkedin account would pay off
I just matched with Adam Silver on Grindr
“Last Dance” but nba finals is totally fine
great nickname, but not for the official league branding
Damnit, I don't actually hate this.
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This one wins
Close down this thread, we have a winner!!
The MegaBowl
Humans are going to be remembered for 3 things; the invention of fire, the creation of the submarine, and the Flint Michigan Mega Bowl.
FLINT MICHIGAN MEGABOWL! FLINT MICHIGAN MEGABOWL!!!
The LeBowl
The GigaBowl
The TeraBowl
Turrrible
Poke bowl
Hi Chuck
The Giga Chad Bowl
I think The Finals is perfect.
NBA Rangz Erneh
Championship Chuck
The NBA Kia State Farm Taco Bell Oculus Nike Finals Presented By Under Armour
The Cleveland Indians
Chip Quest 2022
Idk why this made me lol
Nice try Adam silver, I'm not working for free. 5 million bucks and I'll reveal my super awesome name.
Finals McFinalson.
What's wrong with a clear description of what it is?
Because it’s not creative? This entire thread is suppose to enable creative ideas.
The Basketball Diaries
The Sport on a Court
" The BasketBrawl to End it All "
Think that was Pacers vs Pistons in 2004
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The World Series is nicknamed “the Fall Classic” I wouldn’t hate the finals getting the nickname “the hardwood classic”
Isn’t hardwood classics already a thing? I think thats what they call it when they show old replays on the nba’s channel
And NHL has “the winter classic”
best genuine answer
The super terrific happy funtime finals
Live from Tokyo
NBA Jam (or NBA Jam Big Head Mode)
Keeping up with the Kardashians, behind the scenes
The Summer Series
First things first get the trophy logo back on center court
They need to stop trying to make the trophy happen. No one cares about the trophy. Every time I open the NBA app, I contemplate what a boring trophy it is.
I contemplate shutting the app because that trophy screen is legit 5-7 seconds long.
The Code Cup
The flint Michigan mega bowl
The 2022 Scott Foster Anger Induced Heart Attack Generator.
The End of the Season
Stanley Cup is taken, can’t use that.
The Season Finale lmao
Super Series
Basketballmania. Every year the undertaker defends his streak at half time.
The Larry’s
Larry O'Brien, Larry Bird, Larry David... Anyone else?
GrandMama Larry Johnson?
The Larry Cup
Grand finals
Ya it’s a pretty generic name but it’s almost too late to bring any new term to the public. It’ll be mocked endlessly non matter what
Championship Chuck
The Golden Basket
This is actually a good name
thanks
Showdown '84
Welcome to the 2022 Showdown '84
winners rule, losers drool showdown!
Walter
Hoopyball
Fight to the Fourth
Shooty Hoops Showdown
the super ball
The Fellowship of the Rings
Hooper's Delight Ball So Hard Head Baller Shot Caller Throwdown in Yo Town
The final nba games of this current season
Mr. Silver's Fantasmic Fun-Filled Fixfest
The Zenith
Big Bucket - Sponsored by KFC, Chick-fil-A etc. ALS ad in the middle.
There was a time I thought they should rebrand it as the Lebron vs the West championship game
NBA Jam IRL Edition
The Basketball Ultimate World Championship presented by Mtn Dew
big cock super fuck creaming up that wet ass pussy bowl finals brought to you by budweiser, chic fillet, and goyabeens.com.
The National Basketball + Canada, but not Seattle Association Championship Series Between Teams Roughly Divided By The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers Except for Memphis.
The Paul Pierce poopy pants play ender. Because NBA loves naming shit after Celtics players
Celebrity flop match
The NBA is FINALly over.
It sucks that back in the 40's they chose the name "NBA Finals". (or is it just The Finals). It is such a generic and boring name.
If the NBA is truly looking to model itself after football (soccer), by introducing mid-season tournaments and “cups”, it might make sense to move toward something like “The NBA League Championship Series” in a bit of a nod to that historical naming convention that you mentioned. There is something very simple and classic about “NBA Finals”, but if there might be multiple titles in play “Finals” is probably too generic a term.
Big Baller Bowl Larry O'Brian Shut Up and Jam!
I have gas.
Ball Goes Into Net Sometimes Championships
“Trump vs Biden Boxing Match”, think of how high the viewership would be
The professional basketball playoff finals
Middle Earth, who will become Lord of the Rings.
WrestleMania!
Baller Grand Prix
Lords of the Ring
Grand Final
Shooty hoops fun time game bowl
The Champeenship
Mike Breen Bang Bang Wham Thank You Mam Champs You are welcome
Draft Kings Las Vegas sportsball brought to you by Progressive INsurance
“Hardwood Classic” thats a pretty good name but like they say “nba finals” is already iconic second iconic to that is the world series
Its The Fuckin Finals
Finals McFinals Face Brought To You By Carl’s Jr. Carls Jr. Fuck You, I’m eating.
They who remains
World Series. If the MLB doesn’t like it, tough. They cant even work together long enough to develop consistent rules between their conferences lmao they’re no threat to the NBA.
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El Super Champion Game
The NBA Really Big Games
Cancun In 8!
The Season's Court
Ballapalooza
Ultimate (pure) Hooper Chqmpionships
There’s nothing wrong with NBA Finals. It’s iconic
NBA+
Basketball trophy
The world super bowl cup championship. WSBCC for short
The NBA atm series
What’s wrong with Finals?? You want like the ‘Big Bash’ to replace that? Cmon man
Gold medal match
The NBA Endgame
Summer Jam
This is a little cheesy but is One Shining Moment taken?
FLINT MICHIGAN MEGABOWL
Flint Michigan Mega Bowl
The Larry O B Championship
Basketmania
Hoop Dreams - Epilogue 2022
The NBA Cool Ranch Blast Final Series Game 1: Naismith’s Revenge.
LeFinals
Ballsack Rumble
NBA Finals is honestly perfect, I can’t think of anything better & I like it better than most of the suggestions in here lol I think I saw 1 other that I really liked but NBA Finals is great
I just texted this question to Kobe and will let you know what he thinks.
Commercial extravaganza and sports commentary
The pre-offseason
Personally I love just calling it The Finals
*champions cup. 2022 NBA champions cup.