“...I will openly admit that while it’s one of the most intense, demanding games to play, it’s also one of the very dullest to watch.”
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Bingo.
It does take an investment for Americans to learn the history, and the great players, and develop interest in a team to follow.
I don’t care what sport it is, if you are watching a game with two teams you don’t have a vested interested in, you probably aren’t going to be very excited watching it, whether it’s football, baseball or basketball.
However, once you develop a following with a club, suddenly the game becomes much more interesting.
Much like golf, it is enjoyable playing, but like watching paint dry as a spectator.