More time and effort into evolving their game into what is the optimal way to win.

Why after a decade of pro training are the past big men in their prime not as technically skilled as some of today's 7 ft teenagers with just rando high school coaches?



This post was edited by judson04 on Jul 24 2024 10:26am

If if if

We are talking what they are. Not what it's

Players improve over time. Period. They're better and more skilled now than ever before. Offenses and defenses are way more complex than ever before as well. There's really no shame in it, it's supposed to be that way.

The league had nowhere near the international talent that it does now. That's a huge part of it too. Previously they picked from a much smaller pool of players. Now they pick from the entire world and scouting is so much more advanced able to find players anywhere.

You have to be one of the biggest idiots and hom3rs to actually think embitch and Shaq are equals :rofl:. Hence why I say you have no idea what your watching.

Also, what embid is a lifelong 2nd round loser, that is what he is.

This post was edited by Vtrix on Jul 24 2024 11:32am

Lol Shaq is great, and the most dominant low post scorer ever. He would not fit in todays game though.

- He could not shoot or hit FT's
- He could not defend the pick & roll at all
- He could not defend outside of the paint at all
- He was an okay passer at best
- He couldn't face up from 3pt and take guys off the dribble

Like I said, great player for that era. Fit the game well. But in today's space and pace game that demands mobility, floor spacing, and versatility? Yeah, no chance. His style of play is long gone. Period.

This post was edited by Sixers on Jul 24 2024 02:04pm

Laettner > Shaq

Yall seeing this TNT Drama? Lmfao no pun intended.

NBA released a statement saying they chose Amazon Prime for their streaming deal over TNT & TNT released a statement (possibly false?) that’s they are suing 👀👀

TNT is suing that has been known for a while

Because they were not brought up doing it. It’s not as natural for them. Kids today watch curry and want to shoot 30 foot bombs

This post was edited by Nwotmik on Jul 24 2024 06:14pm

He would do all them things at an elite level if he were born in todays game

Embiid would not survive in the 90s as he is now with their physicality. So it goes both ways.

This post was edited by Nwotmik on Jul 24 2024 06:10pm