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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted member 29907" data-source="post: 1537937"><p>I am not making an argument for a potential better career path for anyone. Everyone should chose what is best for their needs/desires. If i anywhere gave that impression, it was not my intent. My only point was the GLeague and NBA are, IMO, not entertaining to watch - until the playoff at best (NBA).</p><p></p><p>I do disagree on ratings being affected by the level of talent. I'd wager there is enough talent on the court today with the top skimmed off to beat the majority of the teams in the 90s - as a general rule of course - there were some very talented teams. But overall, the level of talent and skill has improved because of year round play and because a lot of kids are concentrating on one sport these days. So compared to 30 years ago - skill is not the issue. Heck, i am pretty sure we were still shooting free throws with two hands back then and dunks were technicals <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </p><p></p><p>Seems to me students would rather drink in a bar than attend anything except an elite game. Times and priorities have changed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted member 29907, post: 1537937"] I am not making an argument for a potential better career path for anyone. Everyone should chose what is best for their needs/desires. If i anywhere gave that impression, it was not my intent. My only point was the GLeague and NBA are, IMO, not entertaining to watch - until the playoff at best (NBA). I do disagree on ratings being affected by the level of talent. I'd wager there is enough talent on the court today with the top skimmed off to beat the majority of the teams in the 90s - as a general rule of course - there were some very talented teams. But overall, the level of talent and skill has improved because of year round play and because a lot of kids are concentrating on one sport these days. So compared to 30 years ago - skill is not the issue. Heck, i am pretty sure we were still shooting free throws with two hands back then and dunks were technicals ;) Seems to me students would rather drink in a bar than attend anything except an elite game. Times and priorities have changed. [/QUOTE]
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