"NBA's 65-Game Awards Threshold Sparks Controversy and Criticism"
TL;DR
Despite criticism from players and journalists, the NBA's requirement for players to play at least 65 games to qualify for end-of-season awards is likely here to stay. The league sees it as a success in encouraging stars to play more games and combatting the trend of resting players. While there has been blowback, the NBA believes this policy will ultimately benefit the game and is unlikely to change course, similar to other bold moves made under Adam Silver's leadership.
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