The NBA's new rule requiring players to play a minimum of 65 games to be eligible for post-season awards has sparked controversy. Draymond Green and Klay Thompson are reportedly being retained by the Warriors despite challenges. Various NBA figures have expressed differing opinions on the rule, with some, including Tyrese Haliburton, criticizing it as 'stupid', while others, such as NBA Executive VP Joe Dumars, defending it as fair and necessary. The rule has also been the subject of debate on whether it will impact the ongoing NBA season and the performance of players.
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“You have to train your body to play 82 games.” NBA Executive VP Joe Dumars still stands with the decision to require players to play a minimum of 65-games to qualify for post-season awards. (via @SiriusXMNBA) https://t.co/moLGT5JweS
“All the stakeholders in the NBA signed off and said [65 games] is a fair number” NBA Executive VP Joe Dumars is standing behind the new rule this year requiring players to play in 65 games to quality for post-season awards @termineradio | @jumpshot8 | @SiriusXMSports https://t.co/uXGapfuugu
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Tyrese Haliburton was asked about the new NBA rule that players have to play a minimum of 65 games to be eligible for all nba honors and other awards. He said, “I think it’s a stupid rule, like a lot of other people in the league, but that’s what the owners want, so as players we… https://t.co/BWbHNHsxDA
.@stephenasmith calls out Draymond Green for his comments about the NBA’s new 65-game rule. https://t.co/i9xm7iMEfJ
Should the NBA get rid of its 65-game minimum for awards? #NBAX #FadeThePublic @RightSideVP @BenScottStevens
Warriors firm on keeping Draymond Green and Klay Thompson amid challenges #DraymondGreen #KlayThompson https://t.co/M3xVQEyiVy