Why was Basketball known as a "smart" sport in the 50-80s but...

[apalisoc_9]

Modern 00-17

Basketball is known as a thug and sport that is completely reliant on athletisim despite the fact that offenses and defenses are much smarter nowadys?

[dav4463]

Because of the three point shot. Young players do not learn the midrange game anymore. It's either dunk or shoot a three pointer. There is no more working the ball inside for a better shot.

[Joseph Kony]

OP making up random false perceptions per par tbh....no one thinks NBA players are thugs anymore, if anything people think they're overpaid divas and floppers :lmao

[lebomb]

Because of the three point shot. Young players do not learn the midrange game anymore. It's either dunk or shoot a three pointer. There is no more working the ball inside for a better shot.

:lol There are no midrange jumpers, and there are no body up defenses. Its all about reaching and stripping. If you brush a nigga its a flaggrant and 1.

:lol There is also 5 crossovers, and 8 behind the back dribbles, one pass and a 40ft 3ptr.


Todays NBA :rolleyes

[ambchang]

Strawman much?

[140]

:lol damn, mods deleted the best post of this thread tbh

[lefty]

:lol damn, mods deleted the best post of this thread tbh
:lol

[K...]

basically it was all iverson and a few others, kobe, shaq, dirk, Jim, nash, ....theres barely any thug in those stars. now it's curry and lebron. Westbrook has his own post thug swag going.

[InRareForm]

racist thread