I’ve never sat courtside as a fan at an NBA game. But thanks to virtual reality, I checked off that bucket list item on Thursday evening. Well, kind of. The Spurs took on the Kings last night in Sacramento and it marked the first of 25 games the NBA will stream in virtual reality, working with Laguna Beach, Calif.-based startup NextVR for the innovative offering. Last season, the NBA experimented with virtual reality, teaming up with NextVR to live-stream the Warriors’ first game. But now the league leveling up this season with 25 virtual reality streams for NBA League Pass subscribers who pay… Read More
Embed from Getty Images Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll admitted earlier this week that Sunday night’s overtime game in Arizona — in which his team played to a 6-6 tie after five quarters of football — would take some effort to bounce back from, physically speaking. On Wednesday, Carroll said sports science data and technology goes a long way toward informing the coaching staff about how players are recovering. Carroll is accustomed to providing information on injured players, about how they’re progressing, or whether they’ll be able to suit up for the next game. But it’s unusual to answer questions about how the… Read More
As the 2016-17 season kicks off today, the NBA revealed more details about the two weekly shows it will stream exclusively on Twitter. First announced in July, the league will live-stream two new weekly NBA shows on Twitter for both logged-in users and those without an account. The Starters Twitter Show will air each Tuesday at 8 a.m. PT; The Warmup will air each Thursday at 4:30 p.m. PT. Here are show descriptions from the NBA: The Starters Twitter Show — featuring NBA TV’s social-savvy, popular collection of fan-focused voices with a unique take on the game, will be streamed live each Tuesday throughout the… Read More
Embed from Getty Images If you’re still emotionally drained from Sunday night’s grueling 6-6 contest between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals, find the energy to at least take stock of how the opposing coaches reacted to the tie. It could shed light on how you yourself deal with employees or how you view your own boss. In a great piece over at Inc., Justin Bariso writes about how what initially felt like a frustrating way to spend 4 hours actually serves as a great lesson in leadership. Tonight was the 21st tie since the creation of overtime rules in… Read More
The NBA wants to make it easier for fans to watch games on the go. The league today announced a new feature for NBA League Pass subscribers who watch live games on their phone or tablet. Called “Mobile View,” the additional streaming option will utilize new cameras installed in each NBA arena and a designated producer to provide a zoomed-in, tighter shot of the stream optimized for smaller screens. For example, here’s the traditional broadcast angle: And here’s “Mobile View”: The NBA teamed up with broadcast partner Turner Sports, via the NBA Digital partnership, for the new offering. NBA League Pass streams live out-of-market… Read More
