Jordan hit the weights after getting his ass kicked by the Pistons so he could take the abuse.

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Jordan hit the weights after getting his ass kicked by the Pistons so he could take the abuse.

Author: wrdomerson (2262 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 12:13 pm on Apr 1, 2025

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I agree that the science of sports has dramatically improved, and I agree with you that it needs to be kept in mind when comparing players from different eras of a game.

I don't know that I think the players are drastically any better today skill wise than they were 40 years ago though. Athletically, not sure how to measure that, but nutrition and training should make it better overall.

Replies to: "Jordan hit the weights after getting his ass kicked by the Pistons so he could take the abuse."

David Aldridge > GOAT [LINK] - Chris94 - 9:12am 4/1/25 (33) [View All]
- I just realized that article is an April Fools joke [NT] - holybull101 - 12:22pm 4/1/25
- The NBA thought defense isn't entertaining for TV so they got rid of it [NT] - holybull101 - 12:10pm 4/1/25
- You pay to read the Athletic? [NT] - LanceManion - 11:48am 4/1/25
  - Free with NYT. You should try it. - Chris94 - 1:27pm 4/1/25
    - You pay to read the NYT? [NT] - TampaIrish - 1:37pm 4/1/25
      - At least he isn’t paying to read the athletic. That would trigger some real questions. [NT] - LanceManion - 3:26pm 4/1/25
        why? he's probably a dedicated athletic supporter. [NT] - und67 - 6:15pm 4/1/25
        Well done. [NT] - TampaIrish - 7:07pm 4/1/25
- Why couldn't a serious person argue that? - wrdomerson - 10:50am 4/1/25
  - Top-to-bottom, the players are better today - Chris94 - 11:03am 4/1/25
    - Indeed, although injuries are much more prominent today vs 1970s/1980s/1990s. - conorlarkin - 12:23pm 4/1/25
      - Could also be that back then they just played through injuries that they sit for today. [NT] - wrdomerson - 2:50pm 4/1/25
        Absolutely true. Load management is a load of crap. [NT] - Hensou - 3:03pm 4/1/25
    - You're spot on, Chris...as someone who was impressed by Bob Cousy's behind-the-back passing - TyroneIrish - 11:38am 4/1/25
    - Yes, okay - but IMO the biggest change in the game coinciding with the 3 point line - jimbasil - 11:33am 4/1/25
      - You bring up a different point that's important: The rules are called way differently now. - jakers - 12:21pm 4/1/25
        Also true. And not always for the best, that's for sure. [NT] - Chris94 - 1:24pm 4/1/25
    - I think that's largely true of most sports. Generations adapt and improve. - jakers - 11:30am 4/1/25
      - Jordan hit the weights after getting his ass kicked by the Pistons so he could take the abuse. - wrdomerson - 12:13pm 4/1/25
        And certainly if the older players had today's conditioning, they would be better too - Chris94 - 1:26pm 4/1/25
        It's a fun thing for people to do, but it's a difficult actual task. [LINK] - wrdomerson - 1:44pm 4/1/25
        I really can't argue with anyone who picks Michael over LeBron - Chris94 - 2:34pm 4/1/25
        He would need at least 2 more, that would put him at most seasons played by anyone in history - wrdomerson - 2:49pm 4/1/25
        
        Your skills point is valid, too. Some would argue they're not focused on enough. - jakers - 12:19pm 4/1/25
        I'm also not big into hoops, I only really watch if it's on at the place I'm eating nowadays - wrdomerson - 1:26pm 4/1/25
      - They don't always improve. Sometimes they devolve. [NT] [LINK] - Hensou - 11:47am 4/1/25
      - Agreed. [NT] - Chris94 - 11:39am 4/1/25
    - Here is the article. It's very interesting. - Chris94 - 11:14am 4/1/25
      - That was an interesting read, thanks [NT] - wrdomerson - 12:00pm 4/1/25
  - Precisely. Well done. [NT] - Hensou - 11:02am 4/1/25
- Here's a solid POV. Hysterical accolades are undeserved. [NT] [LINK] - Hensou - 9:59am 4/1/25
- The dimensional parameters of the game are too limited for today's athletes. - Curly1918 - 9:40am 4/1/25
- The NBA players today are the best ever [LINK] - Hensou - 9:23am 4/1/25