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

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 /

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Dec 26, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the ball over Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) during the first quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Bill Simmons recently talked on his podcast about how hard it would be for teams in the 80’s and 90’s to guard this stretch 4 offense. Back then, you started two post players who never even thought about taking a shot outside of the lane. Can you imagine Kevin McHale in the 80’s closing out on a Kevin Durant who’s playing the 4?

There would be a liability everywhere on the floor and an easy bucket for team small ball.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Players will be imitating and learning from players before them until the end of time. The bottom line is the game is always evolving. Players will constantly be pushing the envelope.

Athletes will become freakier, shooters will become more lethal. As long as the NBA is around, there will always be someone coming up who is better than the person before them.

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We should appreciate the uncharted territory we are reaching, the unique skill set each young superstar has that we’ve never seen, and the greatness we are able to watch on a daily basis.

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