NBA Legends Critique Modern Game: Three-Point Focus and Work Ethic Concerns
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In a scathing critique of the modern NBA, Mr. Sports brings to light the concerns of basketball legends who feel the game has lost its essence. Magic Johnson slams load management, urging players to prioritize fans over rest, while Rick Barry bemoans the overreliance on three-pointers that cost the Warriors a championship. Ray Allen echoes the sentiment, lamenting the disappearance of mid-range shots in favor of long-range bombs. The likes of Charles Oakley and Kevin Garnett criticize the lack of work ethic among players, highlighting a shift towards individual play over team dynamics.
Meanwhile, Jerry West expresses disdain for star players laughing on the sidelines during blowout games, calling for a return to respect for the sport. BJ Armstrong questions the league's obsession with three-pointers, arguing that a two-point shot shouldn't be deemed a "bad shot." Alonzo Mourning disapproves of big men shying away from dominating the paint in favor of shooting from beyond the arc. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar advocates for teaching post skills to young players, emphasizing the effectiveness of close-range scoring.
Alan Iverson envisions thriving in today's NBA with its offensive-friendly rules, suggesting that high-scoring players like him would excel even more in the current landscape. Paul George and Alonzo Mourning raise concerns about the casual enforcement of traveling violations, questioning whether the league prioritizes entertainment over adherence to fundamental rules. The collective voices of these basketball icons paint a picture of a sport grappling with its identity, torn between tradition and modernity, skill and showmanship, teamwork and individual glory.
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Nostalgia for 90s basketball era
Criticism of current NBA gameplay: overuse of 3-pointers, lack of defense, traveling, carrying
Desire for more traditional play styles: post-up play, big men, mid-range jumpers
Criticism of Adam Silver's impact on the NBA
Calls for stricter enforcement of rules like carrying and traveling
Criticism of current players being soft and overpaid
Suggestions to change rules, such as making 3-pointers worth 2.1 points
Dislike for the current style of play focused on 3-point shots and dunks
Complaints about lack of defense and physicality in today's NBA
Concerns about the impact of politics on the NBA and players being too political
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