Okay, I'm a hoop head so for your benefit I will be as objective as possible. In viewing a ton of games early in the season I am noticing many empty seats at arenas around the league...this includes some of the premier arenas and teams in many cases.
Since I get force fed the Houston Rockets, let me make a few points. I think if Yao Ming sat for thirty days and did rehab before his latest injury he would be ahead of the game. Because coming off stress fracture surgery and summer Olympics and now starting a demanding NBA season will be too much for his body to endure. It's a long season and he has proven not to last, and without rest, history is likely to repeat. I'm not a Doctor, but the same is probably true of T-Mac. He is way off early and hurting. There are players like this on every team. One that comes to mind is Tim Duncan. Name a team and there is a player in this situation. For them the season is too long, whether it's age or injuries.
The season is a long season. From experience, I know how tired one can be from a thirty game college season. Imagine 50 more games at eight minutes longer. I have been through the college season and I cannot imagine how NBA players are not totally broken down after the long season...even before playoffs!
Do the players put out? I think they do although there would probably be a tendency to pace yourself during such a demanding schedule. Still, the season stretches out till June and that is too long. Last year we had the Celtics- Lakers final, so people were interested. Imagine an Oklahoma City- Charlotte final...any interest there?
The bottom line is that the owners have to keep the 82 game schedule because of the high salary level for players and coaches. So is the season too long...yes, but the circus must go on so the players and owners can keep the league propped up. So thank the powers that be for Lebron, and the funny announcers like Charles Barkley to keep the season fresh.
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