jetflyinglimousineriding
Superstar
Jerry Rice definitely, but I don't think he's an analyst
Kuzma calls retired NBA players a bunch of thirsty clowns.. says NFL players are more mature
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Ah, good point, I was ignoring the analyst part.
Yeah, I also think the NFL is a lot tighter on controlling narratives around their league. Adam Silver pretty much will let the networks do what they do.
It has nothing to do with the players. It's a safer game now but it's for health reasons. If a guy says we would have knocked the qbs helmet off now that would seem harsh because there's a history of injuries. They actually changed the rules in the nba to make it easier to score. They changed the shot clock to get more shots up. Football rules were only changed because data shows the long term effects of football.
i'm think there is probably just inherently more respect in football because everybody putting on the pads and helmet and going out there putting their body on the line.
obviously some positions more than others, but i don't think that inherent respect is the same in basketball.
obviously some positions more than others, but i don't think that inherent respect is the same in basketball.
Rigby.
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I think it's just a cultural thing
NFL rules and higher ups breed a certain level of...following the rules. And I'm sure that stays with a good bit of them after their days are over. NBA for the most part, the players' ego can be as big or even bigger than the sports team. And that's why these nikkas can't accept that they get out classed by players ahead of them
NFL rules and higher ups breed a certain level of...following the rules. And I'm sure that stays with a good bit of them after their days are over. NBA for the most part, the players' ego can be as big or even bigger than the sports team. And that's why these nikkas can't accept that they get out classed by players ahead of them
Trot LaRoc
Superstar
I agree with Kuzma...it is what it is
The God Poster
LWO representa
It could have something to do with it but far from the main factor
Their motto is literally "Protect the Shield". The chance for NFL versions of Perkins, Hollins, etc doesn't exist, just like you won't see "Inside the NFL" where two hosts admit to the viewers they don't watch and care about the games or the players playing.
The NBA adopted a "by any means" approach to marketing/ratings and it's hurt the product way more than helped.
Is this sarcasm?
You’re not that naive are you
It's the excuse they use but we all know they're trying to protect their investments.
Biscayne
Ocean air
But your arguemnt would make more sense, if it wasn’t the 80s and 90s stars shytting on this generation. Those stars from 80s and 90s are the ones who benefited from the “modern era” separation and designation, and they’re the ones who are seen as the “golden standard” of NBA talent in the history books. Yet they’re shytting on the new generation as if they didn’t get their due. You look at the top 50 list, it’s mostly players born before 1980 and born after 1955. So all those baby boomer/gen X players continually get their props. That cohort of former players born from 1955-1979 are the whiniest bunch ever. I could understand your argument and their angst if they weren’t getting respect. But they keep getting their respect 20-30yrs later and they still mad and salty for no damn reason. We still talk about Jordan, Isaiah, Shaq, KG, Bird, Hakeem etc. Why are they so salty?
When has the NBA(players, commissioner, media or otherwise) disrespected these pre-millenial players?
ALonelyDad
Veteran
Kuzma leaves LA and is already saying smart things
Apprentice
RIP Doughboy Roc
Jerry Rice is WR Jordan tho
David_TheMan
Banned
They seen what happened to those before them, they dont want that to bappen to them.But your arguemnt would make more sense, if it wasn’t the 80s and 90s stars shytting on this generation. Those stars from 80s and 90s are the ones who benefited from the “modern era” separation and designation, and they’re the ones who are seen as the “golden standard” of NBA talent in the history books. Yet they’re shytting on the new generation as if they didn’t get their due. You look at the top 50 list, it’s mostly players born before 1980 and born after 1955. So all those baby boomer/gen X players continually get their props. That cohort of former players born from 1955-1979 are the whiniest bunch ever. I could understand your argument and their angst if they weren’t getting respect. But they keep getting their respect 20-30yrs later and they still mad and salty for no damn reason. We still talk about Jordan, Isaiah, Shaq, KG, Bird, Hakeem etc. Why are they so salty?
When has the NBA(players, commissioner, media or otherwise) disrespected these pre-millenial players?