NBA: Sorry Charles Barkley, But The League Is The Best It’s Ever Been

Jan 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) hugs Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) after the Rockets defeated the City Thunder at Toyota Center. Houston Rockets won 118 to 116. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) hugs Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) after the Rockets defeated the City Thunder at Toyota Center. Houston Rockets won 118 to 116. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) hugs Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) after the Rockets defeated the City Thunder at Toyota Center. Houston Rockets won 118 to 116. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) hugs Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) after the Rockets defeated the City Thunder at Toyota Center. Houston Rockets won 118 to 116. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Overflowing with talent, active superstars in their prime, and the best super teams we’ve ever seen, the NBA has never been better

I’ve listened to analysts bash the current state of the NBA for too long. “The players are too soft. A jump shooting team can’t win a championship. There are only two good teams and the rest suck.”

Yes, we’re looking at you Charles Barkley.

The league is changing. Players are evolving. Positions are becoming a thing of the past. If you aren’t hoisting up 30 three’s a game, you’re a dinosaur. If you can’t stretch the floor or have four guys that can guard on the perimeter, you’re a defensive liability.

Whether you’re and old school guy who loved watching Magic and Bird duel it out in the 80’s, or your most fond memories of the NBA was MJ dominating the 90’s, here is why you need to adapt or die.

Today’s NBA is the best it’s ever been.