⭐ OFFICIAL 2020-2021 NBA Off-Season Thread: Olympics begin 7/23; NBA Draft 7/29⭐

[DCAllAfrican]

Very interesting. I’m going to have to digest this more thoroughly and get back to you.

Yea, my stance is human beings are not MORE athletic now than 20 years ago.

The better "raw" athletes are just more skilled and are able to afford trainers at an earlier age.

But that is my opinion and there is no way to really test that.

The best we can do is compare combine stats.

 

[JD617]

 

[pums]

Yea, my stance is human beings are not MORE athletic now than 20 years ago.

The better "raw" athletes are just more skilled and are able to afford trainers at an earlier age.

But that is my opinion and there is no way to really test that.

The best we can do is compare combine stats.

Guys from the combine are coming in younger so their bodies arent as developed yet

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Guys from the combine are coming in younger so their bodies arent as developed yet

If we are looking at BENCH PRESS REPS, I would give that to you.

 

[pums]

If we are looking at BENCH PRESS REPS, I would give that to you.

Yes that’s why the best track and field olympians are all guys straight out of high school.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Yes that’s why the best track and field olympians are all guys straight out of high school.

Good point.

 

[harlemtothebronx]

Channing Frye is such a nerd, man.

 

[ahat]

Channing Frye is such a nerd, man.

"2 broken shoelaces and a booger". So cringe. Reminds me of this




7:30

 

[lawdog1]

Channing Frye is such a nerd, man.

Like his fellow Arizona Wildcat RJ. Hanging out with the U of A frat boys must do something to these dudes.

 

[lynchpin33]

Players are faster more athletic now cause they are also leaner. Since the game now is more pace and space speed is more important than brute strength and mass

This right here. When people want to get in the discussion about players from different eras, I dead that off top. My go to comparison is : in the 90’s, 6’8 250 got you Karl Malone. In today’s game 6’8 250 is Bron. Two totally different games and body types.

We never saw Karl bringing the ball floor running the offense and we could never see Bron setting screens, pick and popping or getting the bulk of his touches via posting up

 

[sneeker]

Not at all.

EYE am firmly in the camp that believes there is much more to athleticism than just speed and leaping ability.

I think that in 2021, the average NBA players has a superior combination of speed/quickness/agility/dexterity than the average NBA player 30 years ago.

and why is that? for me, I believe it has to do with primarily culture change, popularity and influence. I believe in the past that playing basketball was a god-given natural talent for you to get to that high-level. nowadays, kids can get to atleast that close to that level with certain exposure and training. I remember growing up that NBA basketball is only for the elite kind and you have to be really good to get a chance. it was also the time where training camps were at their infancy and not a lot of kids were that interested yet. the motivation for basketball back then weren't as strong as it is now considering the perks like free education, money, fame, endorsements and all that jazz. the ones that got to that level were physically and fundamentally gifted in their areas for playing basketball. also, forgot that the equipment like shoes, therapy and medical advancement has allowed this generation of players that competitive edge that their predecessors didn't have.

the improvement of players we have now is the result of pampering done. I can only imagine the next big thing that people can come up with with regards to performance. maybe genetic splicing is the next one.

with all the improvements we have with performance, I believe rules should evolve for the better or atleast maintain that level of integrity as far as running the sport is concerned. the prevalent stupid technical calls, flopping, and travelling should go.

 

[frshstunna]

But I think this disproves the assumption that the league has gotten bigger/taller over the years. I have heard many people make that claim for a few years now.

That’s only cuz they see a few more bigger cats handling the rock or playing the PG position in their offense...Like Bron, Luka, Harden, Simmons

But then we got more 6’6 power forwards than it’s ever been

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

I don't think players are more athletic I just think there's less white guys. Respectfully

 

[Sonny Corinthos]

I don't think players are more athletic I just think there's less white guys. Respectfully

That's not true

 

[amitt5504]

I don't think players are more athletic I just think there's less white guys. Respectfully

I meannnnn when you have guys like Pat Connaughton with a 42 in vert and can throw a 95 mph fastball lol

 

[nick.]

 

[Based Jesus]

Like his fellow Arizona Wildcat RJ. Hanging out with the U of A frat boys must do something to these dudes.

They both been extra spicy since Bron and Kyrie gifted them a ring
Moments like this should happen to them more

 

[kingjay718]

Those pacer flavored uniforms should be worn again next season in Indy when hopefully fans in bulk are allowed in.

 

[atlsfinest]

 

[friscostylez]

I don't think players are more athletic I just think there's less white guys. Respectfully

sum of the white players are st8 up athletes doe lol

 

[amitt5504]

NGL, Nance with Dallas would be sick, especially over Powell/Boban. Cs don’t need a C

However Nance in Philly is dangerous. Stretch backup to Embiid who could also play next to him. Oh boy

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

NGL, Nance with Dallas would be sick, especially over Powell/Boban. Cs don’t need a C

However Nance in Philly is dangerous. Stretch backup to Embiid who could also play next to him. Oh boy

Yup, get him on a plane to Dallas stat

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

sum of the white players are st8 up athletes doe lol

I guess I should say there's less plumbers and toothmeisters

 

[addict4sneakers]

Minnesota

 

[DCAllAfrican]

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