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The NBA is developing a new technology that allows viewers to see the game through a player’s eyes in real time. Commissioner Adam Silver introduced the ‘POV Mode’ during a technology summit to demonstrate the new feature with top basketball prospect Cooper Flagg and popular YouTuber Jesser.
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The NBA’s technology demonstration from its tech summit provides basketball fans a fresh perspective on the sport. Commissioner Adam Silver together with projected 2025 draft pick Cooper Flagg and content creator Jesser introduced a first-person viewing system known as ‘POV Mode.’ The feature allows viewers to experience live sports events through a player’s perspective.
The demonstration showed what Flagg was seeing in real time. Silver and Jesser changed their viewing perspective in the video. “So we are literally looking at what Cooper Flagg is seeing right now,” Silver explained. Flagg himself commented on the potential, saying it offers a “real perspective of the game” for fans wanting to understand a player’s decision-making.
The futuristic reveal generated a whirlwind of reactions online. Many people found the concept to be impressive. “This is so cool,” wrote one observer. Another added, “POV Mode could revolutionize fan experience.” Several users highlighted specific moments they’d love to re-watch, like “Steph [Curry] when he shot it over two people in the Olympics” or “2016 Kyrie [Irving].”
The announcement received critical feedback which targeted Silver’s management of the league. People believed the league should focus on essential problems instead of spending money on impressive technologies. “Doing everything but making the game better,” one comment read. Some people used direct statements to express their belief that “Adam Silver will pay for ruining the NBA” and “Silver is so fucking bad at his job.” The ethical side faced skepticism because some individuals thought teams would assess players’ performance through detailed style evaluations.
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Jesser’s role as a YouTuber who produces basketball gaming videos became a significant topic of discussion. Supporters celebrated his rise, calling it