The NBA and NBPA have agreed to televise the 2019 All-Star Draft in late January, reports Marc Stein and Kevin Draper of the New York Times.
The league and union have agreed to televise the NBA All-Star Draft in late January, league sources tell @kevinmdraper and me. Full @NYTSports coverage: https://t.co/AHkCN2t1EQ
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 7, 2018
In last year’s inaugural draft, captains LeBron James and Stephen Curry picked their teams behind closed doors, prompting much criticism from fans and even some of the players:
Yo @StephenCurry30 that was fun!! Definitely should’ve been televised. 🤷🏾♂️ #AllStarDraft⭐️
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 25, 2018
According to Stein and Draper, no firm date has been set for the 2019 draft, but Jan. 30 and 31 “have emerged as two potential targets for a TNT broadcast.”
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