Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA will put another eye on the court to help officiate games
The NBA announced additional technology will help with games – including those of the Cavs – in the 2023-24 season.
A tracking system from Hawk-Eye Innovations will be utilized to help officiate games, according to an NBA press release.
The 3-D optical tracking tech, developed by Sony, will be able to capture player movement and the ball, providing a chance to improve the accuracy of calls on the court.
“We are thrilled to partner with Sony’s sports businesses to leverage Hawk-Eye’s cutting-edge 3D optical tracking data,” said Evan Wasch, executive vice president of basketball strategy and analytics for the NBA said. “This data will enhance our officiating, power significant insights for our teams, and create a dynamic data set that will improve our game and enable unique engagement opportunities for NBA fans.”
It's also possible that it will open debate regarding taking the human element out of the game as have instant replay rules enacted in sports leagues in recent years.
More than anything, however, it’s the game evolving to take advantage of available tech. What matters most: that it works properly.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavs, NBA turn to Sony to improve gameplay with technology
