Realistic question about the future of the NBA

[Knicksfever2010]

Will we see them take away the hardwood and replace it with a rug? I think the material would be MUCH easier on players bodies. Tired of seeing guys blow out their ACL and have horrible knee trouble and plantar issues.

[ralph_i_el]

Only in MSG

[BigNBAfan]

i dont think the knicks would be any better

[Spurs m8]

Interesting thought.

I wouldn't rule out a surface change, but can't see it happening any time soon.

[NZStreetBaller]

Why dont the players wear nfl protection gear

[theaussieguy]

would lessen the excitment of the game, the rug or whatever softer surface is used will absorb some of the power from a players jump and reduce their vertical. Westbrook would hardly be able to dunk in that case cos hes only got a poverty 36.5 inch vertical.

[AirFederer]

Lower the rims to 8 feet plus carpet floor
No jumping needed

[jimmybball]

OP may have been serious, but the NBA would not realistically consider this.

[HomieWeMajor]

NBA should force players to drink milk during timeouts.

[warriorfan]

If you miss a free throw you have to drink a shot of liquor

[Hittin_Shots]

NBA should force players to drink milk during timeouts.

You want weaker bones?

[FKAri]

They probably will change the surface at some point. I doubt it will be to a "rug" tho.