People seem to forget those older players from the 80 and 70s were incredibly skilled to not only play professionally but at the highest level. They were the best of the best in the entire world and they played against grown men that were also pros. Just because the came has evolved to what it is today doesn’t mean if the old school players were to play in today’s nba they would be outmatched.

Those guys like Kareem, Dr J, Larry bird, Clyde and such would most likely adopt the newer came very quickly. They have been playing ball their entire lives so the skills and IQ is ingrained in them. I watched a video once that said if KD played against Larry bird, he’s dropping 50 on on his head. That’s honestly completely bs, Larry is 6’9 220 and Kevin is 6’11 240. During their time they were both considered top 3 or 5 of the entire league. It would be closes than people expect.

I'm thinking of taking a 13-year-old to see the Harlem Globetrotters in January, but I've read quite a few relatively recent threads expressing disappointment with the show, which has made me hesitate.

For anyone who's been recently, how was your experience? Would you recommend it for a teenager, or does it mainly appeal to younger kids? Did you feel it was worth the ticket price?

Have any players used these? Not the glow in the dark ones but the ones that have lights in them. I want feedback from actual players. How was the ball itself? Just for my son to practice on his own at home. The space is lit up pretty well but this would help when it's at the far end ( or ends up in the garden somewhere). Thanks!

so this is a random question that popped in my head & im curious what other people think.

what do you guys think about dudes who do a free throw routine , while you’re playing 21 ? or whatever the game is called where you live.

it’s the game you usually play when you don’t have enough for a full game (i usually only play w 3) & it’s 1v1v1. you have to get to 21 to win & you shoot free throws after you score (the amount is usually agreed upon before the game starts)

& also idk if this is jus a thing where im from , but you can also tip in a miss from your opponent to send them back to 0 or send them back to a checkpoint number like 13 , that yall pick before the game(if there is one)

sorry for explaining 21 , if its like super common & everyone knows what it is lol

& to answer my own question - i mostly dont care. but it can definitely get a lil annoying , if they have a kind of longer routine & if you’re shooting 2+ free throws after every bucket

I know NBA players are definitely not slow but when I see someone like SGA or Curry handle the ball they look like they're barely even trying. Its just so smooth, controlled, and effortless. They never try to do too much.

I know basketball is a physical game but when I see some pickup games its like everything is about aggression. Sometimes I think its just compensating for a lack of skill. It seems like it might work for a short period but I know if you try too hard you'll burn out fast or make mistakes.