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The official explanation provided by league officials like NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is that these games exist for the fans. They claim it is a way to show appreciation for the fan base. However, the discussion raises a pertinent question: why not show that appreciation through a more competitive and engaging regular-season product? Many fans view the NBA's regular season as lackluster, while the NFL recently faced criticism for a notably poor performance quality.