Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas is not a fan of the current state of the NBA.
During an appearance on Michael Kay’s radio show, Costas said the league’s high number of 3-point attempts per game is ruining its entertainment value.
“What worked for a competitive edge, or at least arguably that’s what the analytics showed you to do, did not work well for baseball as an entertainment product,” Costas said. “And I think the same thing is true – I’m not as close to the NBA now as I am to baseball – but in what I’ve observed, it’s not so pleasing to see two teams combine for 80 3-point attempts in a game. Or to see a potential fast break, and the two guys on the wing run to the respective corners instead of finishing off a beautifully-executed fast break.”
Costas ultimately believes the game has been reduced to long-range shooting.
“A lot of the game’s texture has been reduced,” Costas continued. “A three-pointer used to be a punctuation and a big deal. But when it’s a matter of force then I think it loses some of its impact.”
"I’m not as close to the NBA now as I am to baseball – but in what I’ve observed, it’s not so pleasing to see 2 teams combine for 80 3-point attempts in a game… A lot of the game’s texture has been reduced."https://t.co/nMK1JcSUXH
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 20, 2023
At the end of the day, the NBA has better shooters now than ever before. Players like Steph Curry, Damian Lillard and Jamal Murray have the ability to pull up for a shot from practically anywhere on the floor.
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