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“This Is The Lamest Thing”: Adam Silver’s Tech Summit And Bombshell Updates Gets Tarnished By Displeased Fans

Published 02/16/2024, 2:01 PM EST

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As the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend begins in Indianapolis, the league is once again at the cutting edge of technology, introducing its latest innovation: NB-AI. This new platform was unveiled at the 24th annual NBA All-Star Technology Summit and it promises to transform the way fans watch live games. NB-AI is an NBA-trained voice assistant that uses artificial intelligence to tailor the watching experience for the fans.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama introduced this ground-breaking technology, demonstrating its capacity to replicate live games in a variety of forms. One of NB-AI’s distinguishing characteristics is the usage of generative AI, which allows fans to personalize their viewing experience. Whether spectators want to view highlights, critical plays, or the full game from a new angle, NB-AI can reproduce it to their liking. For example, spectators may watch a game as if it were a dramatic film, with all the cinematic views and plot components.

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Additionally, NB-AI provides real-time insights and analysis, giving spectators a better knowledge of the game. This function is very handy for new fans or those who want to improve their basketball knowledge. So, overall, NB-AI marks a significant advancement in the merging of technology and sports. And with the introduction of this, the NBA is raising the bar for engagement and innovation in professional sports and a customizable fan experience.

So, this immersive experience which brings a new level of excitement to live games, should make spectators feel more connected to the action on the court. However, the fans have not taken a liking to this and feel that it is an absolute waste of time and money.

The NBA World despises the introduction of NB-AI

After the NBA announced their new innovation for the fans, the fans were quick to pass their verdict on it. Many fans took to social media to criticize it and one of them said,

After that, another fan joined in and called it a waste of money saying,

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Then a fan went on to bad mouth the league for not catering to their fans’ needs saying,

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Another fan pointed out a real problem that needs to be resolved instead of the league doing these gimmicks.

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So, as per the fan’s reactions, none of them have taken a liking to this new introduction of the NBA. Now wait and watch if the NBA will do something about it and make it more likable for the audiences.

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Written by:

Dhruv Shastry

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Dhruv Shastry, an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports, brings a wealth of hooping experience to his reporting. Despite contending with an ankle injury that curtailed his on-court endeavors, Dhruv remains at the forefront of his game, displaying an unparalleled understanding of basketball in every aspect as he draws inspiration from the legendary Kobe Bryant. Serving as a contributor to ES, Dhruv's journalistic focus extends to the lifestyle segment of basketball.
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Bilal Handoo