Like how in three-pointer-era basketball "No lead is safe" gradually devolved into "No lead is meaningful" - ThreadSky

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tomscocca.bsky.social • 132 days ago

Like how in three-pointer-era basketball "No lead is safe" gradually devolved into "No lead is meaningful"

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Yeah in 2003 people would’ve been hyped about a 106-104 game. It’s not special when teams are scoring that every game, especially when your enforcing rules in a way that encourages flopping

miamibeach.bsky.social•132 days ago

Those are the best games! No one wants blowouts, we want to see the loser come back and tie/win at the buzzer! Its better!

crs1.bsky.social•132 days ago

in the context of basketball where possessions last less than half a minute probably a far less dramatic of an issue than when teams can chew up minutes of clock with long drives

artsvandelay.bsky.social•132 days ago

Or baseball where they emphasized home runs because "home runs are exciting" and now everyone agrees it's more boring than ever.

geminidrgn.bsky.social•131 days ago

Three true outcomes baseball is simultaneously optimal and boring save for a handful of guys that are legitimate threats to hit 60 HR in a season

axelhoyle.bsky.social•132 days ago

this is very well put

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