Steven Adams warns of a decline in the level of the NBA… because of GTA VI

The veteran center of the Houston Rockets, Steve Adamshas issued a peculiar warning about the possible impact of the launch of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) in the performance of the players of the NBA. Adamsknown for his sense of humor, suggested that the league could experience a drop in the level of play during the month of November, coinciding with the expected release date of the title.

During the press day of the Rockets, Adams He shared his predictions with a smile. “I’ll tell you what: You have to look forward to November. The performance of the league… throughout the league. GTA is launched. So look at the NFL“Look at all the leagues and see how they sink, friends,” the player joked. He added that “just for the month of November, performance will drop, it should recover… so should training.”

The declaration of Adams It comes at a key time for him as he returns to action after a serious injury. The 33-year-old center was forced to end the previous season prematurely after undergoing surgery on his left ankle in January, which ended his participation in the campaign.

Before his injury, Adams had established itself as a fundamental piece in the interior zone of the Rockets. In 31 games, he averaged 5.9 points and 8.6 rebounds in 22.7 minutes of play. His presence on the court is valued for his ability to protect the rim and dominate rebounds.

This will be his third season with the franchise. Houstonwhich he arrived in 2024 after a transfer from the Memphis Grizzlies. Adams He still has two guaranteed years on his current contract with the Rockets, worth $13,000,000 for this season and approximately $11,800,000 for the 2027-28 campaign.