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[Promethius88]

i haven't watched an NBA game in years and I don't miss it one bit. I basically only watch college ball during tournament time and love it.
My take is there are too many "see me" players out there and more of a lack of respect for the game. The days of Bird, Magic, Dr J, etc are long gone. Spectacular players with load of highlight films but seem to be completely opposite of the stars of today. As good as they were, players used to be humbled by the game instead of acting like the game owed them something.
I don't know, maybe it's just me getting old and crotchety

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Promethius88

i haven't watched an NBA game in years and I don't miss it one bit. I basically only watch college ball during tournament time and love it.
My take is there are too many "see me" players out there and more of a lack of respect for the game. The days of Bird, Magic, Dr J, etc are long gone. Spectacular players with load of highlight films but seem to be completely opposite of the stars of today. As good as they were, players used to be humbled by the game instead of acting like the game owed them something.
I don't know, maybe it's just me getting old and crotchety

Me too. I much preferred a world without Facebook and Twitter and 24-7 media coverage which I think encourage a different model for professional sports.

[Promethius88]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Me too. I much preferred a world without Facebook and Twitter and 24-7 media coverage which I think encourage a different model for professional sports.

My God, it's like you read my mind. I will add that it's not only just in professional sports, in all walks of like in general.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Promethius88

My God, it's like you read my mind. I will add that it's not only just in professional sports, in all walks of like in general.

Yep. It drives me crazy to see 90 percent of young people and even not so young just staring into their phones and swiping, even when in the company of others. They literally can't seem to avert their eyes. In the office people pull out the phone as soon as they get into an elevator. And it's very disruptive of meetings when people can't put the damn things down and pay full attention.

[frankbmd]

Don’t block my shot and don’t touch me.

I’m not sorry I missed the All Star game today.

It’s amazing how much defense they can jam into a 178-164 nail biter.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I had thought we might see 200 points from one side. Close.

[barrysloate]

I watched the first half and here is my take: A game played with nobody playing defense and hardly any fouls being called is not a real NBA game. And of course the 178-164 score is not normal either.

But I was in awe of the players' artistry and athleticism. Did you see the things Giannis whats-his-name was able to do in the first quarter? The skill level of these players is absolutely extraordinary.

So I did enjoy watching it as a showcase, without any concern of who won or lost.