In the ever-evolving landscape of the NBA of today, the absence of intense rivalries has become a topic of discussion among fans and analysts both. What are the factors contributing to the dearth of these matchups? Could it be the growing phenomenon of player empowerment and the movement between ball clubs of talent in a short amount of time it creates?
The challenge of player stability on one roster may be a factor, and the difficulty in manufacturing authentic animosity between teams may be a side effect of it. Given the historical significance of rivalries like that of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Boston Celtics or the Chicago Bulls vs. the New York Knicks, many older fans still have the desire for sustained, genuine matchups that go beyond the regular season.
On a recent episode of the “Old Man and the 3” podcast, host and former NBAer JJ Redick joins fellow ex-players Tim Legler and Richard Jefferson to talk over the new league landscape and its lack of real rivalries.
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