Posted on 12/19/2024 9:22:12 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
Fewer people are watching the NBA than in previous years, including some of the sport's top names.
Ratings for NBA games on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV are down 25% through Saturday, according to Sports Media Watch, and there are many ideas floating about why.
Three-pointer propensity and lack of defense are the two main bugaboos observers point to.
And it's become clear that players rest more often than they used to and that the regular season has been watered down in recent years.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about the declining ratings, and one would think the coach of the reigning champions would defend his game. But that was not the case.
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Luka Dončić is a free agent after this year.
The Mavs knew he didn’t want to come back. Also they were not happy with his conditioning. Word is, he’s a big-time alcoholic, which explains his weight issues.
Lakers may be the suckers here.
It was a bad look.
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