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Originally posted by JRutledge
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Originally posted by South GA BBall Ref
JRut:
Maybe I should clarify my statement of sports entertainment. My reference was that the NBA deviates from what I call the "true spirit" of basketball in its purest sense.
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No matter how you clarify your statement, the reality is all basketball is nothing like it was first created. That includes all levels of basketball. The fact that we have a 3 point line at every level is a perfect example. I have no problem if someone says they do not like the NBA game. But to make it sound like there is anything less pure is laughable. Then again that is my opinion.
Peace
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I'm usually in agreement with you on your opinions and philosophies, JRut, but I've gotta beg to differ on this one. IMHO, high school and college ball is a 'purer' form of basketball than the NBA. I don't think that the arc under the basket helps the integrity of the game. I also don't think that the way physical play is allowed in the NBA is in the true spirit of the game. I think NBA rules are set up to make the product more marketable, not to improve the quality of the game.
Thu May 19, 2005, 11:24pm
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