NBA player Steven Adams, of the Houston Rockets, says he expects a temporary drop in performance across major professional sports in November, which he links to attention from players and staff toward Grand Theft Auto VI.
Adams tells reporters that leagues will “plummet” in November, suggesting the distraction could extend beyond athletes to coaching and scouting. He frames the effect as short-term, saying performance should return to normal after the game is finished by most players.
Fox News and GameSpot both report Adams’ comments and tie them to the timing of GTA 6, which they note is scheduled to release on November 19. GameSpot adds context that other athletes have previously discussed video-game habits affecting their play, and emphasizes the prediction is not necessarily literal. Both outlets present the claim as a view from Adams rather than a confirmed outcome.
