NBA Players Raise Safety Concerns Over New In-Season Tournament Courts

Prominent players, including Jaylen Brown and Luka Doncic, criticize the courts as being too slippery, potentially posing a risk to player health.

Jaylen Brown, a Boston Celtics player, criticized the new NBA In-Season Tournament courts as being too slippery, potentially causing him to strain his groin during a game.
Other players, including Precious Achiuwa of the Toronto Raptors and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks, have also raised concerns about the safety of the new courts.
The NBA introduced the new courts to distinguish between regular-season games and In-Season Tournament games, aiming to generate more interest and excitement.
Despite the criticism, the NBA's first in-season tournament games on ESPN averaged 1.7 million viewers, a 55% increase over comparable windows from last season.
The NBA may need to address these safety concerns to ensure the health and safety of its players.