How Tech is Changing the NBA Game

The NBA is using new tools to help referees make better calls. This isn't about replacing humans but giving them a helping hand.

Advanced Tracking Technology

• Cameras and sensors track everything on the court.
• Follow the ball, players' hands, feet, and even their heads.
• Helps decide tricky calls, like if a ball is out of bounds or if goaltending happened.

Tech in Other Sports

• Baseball: Testing robot umpires.
• Tennis: Electronic line judges.
• Soccer: Tech to check if a ball crossed the goal line or if a player was offside.

Goals of Technology

• Make calls faster and more accurate.
• Increase transparency.
• Fans and players can see computer-generated images explaining how calls were made.

Referees Get More Help

• Six human eyes on the court are now backed by lots of camera lenses.
• Helps with calls along the sidelines and baselines.
• Decides if a blocked shot was good or if goaltending was committed.

Tech Beyond Calls

• Referees are wearing earpieces for better communication.
• Alerts sent to smartwatches about call decisions.
• Basketballs have sensors that collect data and weigh about as much as a raisin.

NBA's Goal

• Make the game better.
• Referees are open to using this technology.
• Helps with game flow, accuracy, and transparency.
• It's all about making the product better.