Monday, November 24, 2008
International Club Tournaments
The sports of basketball and ice hockey have both spread beyond their origins in North America to the point that countries from other continents are able to win major world tournaments. Individual players from Europe (in hockey & basketball), Asia and South America (in basketball) are common in the NBA and NHL.
Both the NBA and NHL should start participating in international club tournaments similar to the international tournaments for soccer, such as the Champions League. The tournaments should include several teams from various national leagues and be held during the regular season. MLS teams play in a US (& Canada) versus Mexico tournament called SuperLiga every year. Seeing NBA and NHL teams take on the top clubs from other countries would be great entertainment and great for each league and its sport.
Both the NBA and NHL should start participating in international club tournaments similar to the international tournaments for soccer, such as the Champions League. The tournaments should include several teams from various national leagues and be held during the regular season. MLS teams play in a US (& Canada) versus Mexico tournament called SuperLiga every year. Seeing NBA and NHL teams take on the top clubs from other countries would be great entertainment and great for each league and its sport.
# posted by Kirk @ 2:19 PM 
