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John Wall Takes A Huge Shot At Modern NBA, Says Game Is ‘So Easy Now’

John Wall's controversial statement about scoring in today's NBA.

Nico Martinez
Jan 25, 2023
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As with all things, the NBA changes over time. While the basic rules and mechanics of the game remain the same, basketball is always and constantly evolving as players and teams find new ways to master the sport.

But is the level of difficulty really the same for players today as it was years ago? According to veteran point guard John Wall, the answer is no.

Speaking on the Tidal League podcast, the former All-Star got real on the state of the current NBA and how stars have it much easier today than they used to.

“Don’t get me wrong, these young motherf—— in the game now is nice but… the NBA and college.. it’s so easy now… it’s switch everything 1-5, find your worst matchup and go at him….we had to go through real systems.”

John Wall:

"Don't get me wrong, these young motherf—— in the game now is nice but… the NBA and college.. it's so easy now… it's switch everything 1-5, find your worst matchup and go at him….we had to go through real systems."

(via @TidalLeague) pic.twitter.com/En7L2Wuqve

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 25, 2023

Wall comes across like a salty veteran here, but he does have a point. In the modern NBA, offense rules and players who can score are having a much easier time racking up points against today’s smaller, less physical defenses.


Former NBA Coach Says Michael Jordan Would Average 50 In Today’s NBA

In the 80s, 90s, and even early 2000s, the game was played with a much greater degree of contract and toughness. It was physical, it was messy, and scoring points at any spot on the court didn’t come so easily.

Some would even argue that Michael Jordan, who is widely known as the greatest player ever, would average way more points if he played today.

“If you would give the ball to Jordan in his prime with these rules, with all the shooting, and think that he wasn’t going to shoot over 50%? Michael shot over 50% with limited 3-point shooting, and limited space in the triangle offense….at the highest form of physicality, the (Detroit) Pistons or the (New York) Knicks trying to take your head off. So there is (absolutely) no question Michael Jordan would have led the league in scoring (in today’s time)…..he would’ve averaged 40 (points).”

Obviously, people are always going to have something different today about this era vs. previous ones, but it’s clear that the league favors offense over defense these days, and it has opened up a lot of opportunities to score.

You can’t blame it on the superstars for finding a way to thrive in the system they are given, but some veterans just want to let the world know that things weren’t always so easy…

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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