33 sats \ 8 replies \ @grayruby 21 Dec 2023 \ parent \ on: MJ or Bron? Stacker_Sports
@Undisciplined thoughts?
Have you seen this Thinking Basketball video? The way officiating has changed is nuts, but I also think the amount of defense in Jordan's era is overstated as well.
The big difference isn't just that Kareem would have gotten more FT attempts today, he would have been called for many fewer offensive fouls. By that same token, many of LeBron's runaway train drives would have just been called charges in the 70's (probably travelling as well).
To me, this debate is more fun when we get really clear about how we're scoring it. I also think the debate about how to score it is more fun than the actual GOAT debate.
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I will check it out now since the Raps are down by 14.
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I promise that it's more interesting than your Raptors.
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Very good video.
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It really made me yearn for better officiating.
This season hasn't been as ridiculous, at least as far as I've seen, but I would love to see offensive players get called when they just heave their body into a defender.
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Agreed, officiating has been a bit better. It would also be great if players didn't cry for fouls after every play.
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Raps only down 9 now. I will continue not paying attention.
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Stayed down 9
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