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As a Detroit fan, I always have enjoyed the way Hamilton played the game. Coming off screens, hitting the mid-range jumper, etc., are the skills that all the traditionalists bemoan that have been lost. As much as I enjoy his approach to the game, I equally enjoy watching Iverson's electric crossrover, Shaq's dominance, Wade's creativity, Kobe's reverse-dunks, and all the other signs of the new NBA. Some of the fundamentals have been lost as the game's players grow younger with more emphasis placed on ESPN-type plays, but I much rather would want to watch the new NBA than overseas basketball or the WNBA.
When people speak of the golden age, most of the time they're refering to the high-scoring epic battles back in the day. After watching those games, I realized a few things.
1. There was practically no defense.
2. The athletism was not as good.
3. The shooting was only marginally better.
4. The players did not play as hard as the ones who play now.
All thngs considered, I think the NBA is worth watching and has unfairly recieved a lot of flak.
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