Fans Had a Hilarious Reaction to the NBA Changing Shot Clock Shape For 2025 Season

That'll surely save the ratings.

The NBA is changing the shape of their shot clocks in 2025. / Photo via @LegionHoops on X.

Amid a rather substantial ratings decline this season, the NBA has reportedly considered some changes moving forward—most notably a potential change to the three-point line.

One adjustment they do plan on making? The shape of the shock clock. That's right—according to The Athletic's Mike Vorkunov, the league will change its possession ticker from a square to a circle for the 2025 season.

The NBA plans to change the shape of their shot-clock to a circular clock next season, per @MikeVorkunov pic.twitter.com/unkosMotD8

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 23, 2025

Given that this isn't exactly the change fans were hoping for, they unleashed some hilarious reactions to the news on social media. Here's a look at some of the best:

https://t.co/zYMELzLQbG pic.twitter.com/ntUjANREPs

— Christoph (@Christo0250) January 23, 2025

“Mr. Silver, can we make it to where goaltending can be reviewed even if it’s not called? At the very least… maybe just when it’s in the last two minutes of a game?”

Adam: “Hear me out… time… but circular.” https://t.co/mWFXw4Wy5N

— Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) January 23, 2025

We’re going in the wrong direction here https://t.co/3y4fgfh7b2 pic.twitter.com/7kPnuhJ7Tt

— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) January 23, 2025

pic.twitter.com/wxtwUaVgny

— BIGMEM12 (@BIGMEM12) January 23, 2025

Fans: we have various problems with completion levels, tax apron BS, load management, and viewership

NBA: how about a circle shot clock https://t.co/eyM2sGURf0

— Alex CaruShow (@DaRealJordan24) January 23, 2025

adam silver when it comes to changing shi that don’t matter and ignoring real issues pic.twitter.com/8gFPFmIJGz

— CJ🌹 (@notconnorb_) January 23, 2025

That will help improve their ratings https://t.co/8erG9VlMK7

— Sleezy (@gambling_hoops) January 23, 2025

Innovation that excites https://t.co/4uYlG2lqLJ

— Probation Coach (@rellahcsedaw) January 23, 2025

They’ve done it. They’ve saved the ratings issue. https://t.co/JcdtqVNxST

— Jake (@Jake__Litman) January 23, 2025

Changing the shot clock to a circular shape will not do one thing to fix the NBA game.

— Cryptid Politics (pro-DeSantis) 🇺🇸🐊 (@CryptidPolitics) January 23, 2025

Fans: please do something about the foul grifting. It makes the product much more difficult to watch.

NBA: circle shot clock 💯🔥 https://t.co/rSiVqDMXxW

— Cam (@RonnieBobonny) January 23, 2025

Who tf asked for this pic.twitter.com/XeWwAgoUfF

— スポーツ (@FreeAgen_) January 23, 2025

Lol we just want yall to go back to making the game more accessible g https://t.co/faOkZfaPwX

— ‘BELONG’ dropping 1/20/25 (@_ricotheartist1) January 23, 2025

Christmas jerseys❌
Regular home/away jerseys❌
Black accessories on the road❌
Finals logos ON THE ACTUAL FLOOR❌
A regular all star game ❌
Less back to backs❌

A round shot clock ✅

— NO SAUCES ENT.  (@b0y1da_) January 23, 2025

Here's to hoping that the league will at least bring back the massive Larry O'Brien Trophy logo at center court for the NBA Finals at some point in the near future. That and other suggested changes will pair perfectly with the new circular shot clock come June.

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