Recently, Paul George expressed dissatisfaction with Anthony Edwards’ comments about the era of Michael Jordan.
Earlier, Edwards stated in an interview: “I think nobody had basketball skills back then (in Jordan’s era),” and he added that Jordan “was the only one who really had skills.”
George responded to these comments on his “Podcast P” show on Monday.
“I understand what he is trying to say, but I don’t agree with his statement.”
George also noted that Edwards’ view is “somewhat disrespectful to the game” and “a very immature comment.” He said that young players have an obligation to show some respect to the legends.
Athletes are often products of their time, most importantly in terms of how the sport itself is played.
In the NBA during Jordan’s career, players seemed technically rough around the edges because the pace of the game was much slower, physical contact was more intense. Offense was also more centered around centers, which limited the space for talented guards when driving to the basket.
Nowadays, the league has cracked down hard on excessive physical play to create a more entertaining game. On a tactical level, teams have found that speeding up the pace of the game and spreading out the offense is the best way to play well.
So, in another 10 or 20 years, the stars of that time might think Edwards’ current style of play is outdated.
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