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Originally posted by Woodee
Even so, the rules have been written to allow those athletes to do what they do. The rules are written to make the game more entertaining.
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IMHO, the rules are written to adapt to the players. They are bigger and faster.
I guess College ball is entertainment also because of the changes in 04-05 (trapezoid lane and longer 3 pt line)? [/B][/QUOTE]
Woodee, no need to be defensive about it, partner. I enjoy watching the NBA as well. But I recognize that the changes that have been made to the game are for entertainment purposes. That because rules are changed doesn't mean that it's done for entertainment purposes. But with the NBA, it clearly is.
The fact is the rules are different and it's called differently because the NBA is selling a product. Players, coaches, and owners are all making millions. If the fans aren't entertained, they go away and the millions go away. The fact that it's entertainment isn't necessarily bad and it doesn't make it the WWE. But it's an entirely different game.