a huge problem with games is lack of excitement.....that is, lack of excitement for the average fan. defense has improved drastically, with better individual defenders on the perimeter, better help defense on the inside, overall team defense, and of course the zone. all this defense translates into poorer percentages and less shots falling, and Joe Everyfan doesnt wanna tune in to see players missing their shots.
also, the length of the season contributes to the "problem", in the same way that it does with hockey and baseball. with football, the regular season lasts around 18 games....which means that each week the game means a whole heck of a lot. basketball seasons last 82 games....and while each game does mean a lot, it just doesnt seem that way.
also, tv networks can't really air games in a way that would get fans involved. sadly, its the nature of the beast....there are 29 teams in the NBA right now (i think)....and only a fraction of the games for each team are televised on popular networks. how can anyone get interested in following the progress of a team when you only get to see a few of their games....on random days of the week....well over a week apart?
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