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Steven Adams warns GTA 6 launch will tank NBA and NFL play in November

The Rockets center predicts league-wide performance dips and 'horrendous' coaching when Grand Theft Auto 6 releases November 19.

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What to know

  • Steven Adams predicts NBA, NFL and other pro sports will see a temporary performance drop in November tied to GTA 6's November 19 launch.
  • He expects players, coaches and scouts to be affected but says performance should recover by December.
  • The comments coincide with other GTA 6-NBA crossover marketing, including a $975,000 'Welcome to Vice City' sign on the Miami Heat's arena.

“Just for the month of November, performance is gonna go down. It should come back up though, most of the boys will get it done, hopefully they finish the game. Coaching as well, by the way. The coaching and scouts are gonna be horrendous, mate.”

Steven Adams, Houston Rockets center · CBS Sports ↗ · Sep 21

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Steven Adams warns GTA 6 launch will tank NBA and NFL play in November
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    Gaming and sports outlets amplify Adams' warning

    IGN and other outlets picked up Adams' comments, framing them alongside the existing joke about NFL quarterback Kyler Murray's play dipping with new Call of Duty releases, and noting GTA 6's massive anticipation as one of the biggest entertainment launches in history.

    “I will say, you guys should anticipate November, the performance of the league, league-wide... GTA is dropping. So look at NFL, look at all the leagues and watch them plummet, mate.”
    — Steven Adams, Houston Rockets center · source
    1. 3 outlets NBA Star Steven Adams Says GTA 6's Launch Will Lead to a 'League-Wide' Drop in Performance for Athletes and Coaches

      first by IGN, 1d ago · also Yahoo Sports, Fox News

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    • gameloopgg@mastodon.social

      Steven Adams thinks GTA 6’s launch could distract NBA and NFL players this November. GameLoop breaks down what’s confirmed, what’s joking, and why Rockstar’s release is already part of pro sports talk. https:// 0x5f.sh/cHVnda # GTA6 # GrandTheftAuto # NBA # NFL # GamingNews

      gameloopgg@mastodon.socialMastodon20h ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
  2. background

    Rockstar completes 'Welcome to Vice City' sign on Heat's arena — Separately on the same day, construction finished on a 'Welcome to Vice City' sign atop the Miami Heat's arena, reportedly costing Rockstar about $975,000, set to remain through the end of the year or the Heat's home season.

  3. background

    Steven Adams predicts league-wide performance 'plummet' in November — At Houston Rockets media day, Adams told reporters that NBA, NFL and other pro sports will see performance drop across players, coaches and scouts once 'GTA 6' releases, before rebounding in December.