Former NBA player and NBA champion BJ Armstrong has recently expressed his disappointment with the current state of basketball, particularly the lack of creativity and imagination among today’s players.
A tweet read,
“BJ Armstrong says that players in today’s NBA lack creativity because all they want to do is shoot threes, hunt fouls, and only take layups “When I go watch the game, there’s no more creativity, there’s no more imagination. It’s just that we have basically robots running up and down the court. You run to the three-point line, I run to the three-point line. First, I try to get a layup. If I can’t get a layup, I try to get fouled.””
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BJ Armstrong’s Critique
During an episode of “The Hoop Genius Podcast,” Armstrong expressed his frustration with the modern game, stating, “When I go watch the game, there’s no more creativity, there’s no more imagination. It’s just that we have basically robots running up and down the court. You run to the three-point line, I run to the three-point line. First, I try to get a layup. If I can’t get a layup, I try to get fouled.” Armstrong’s comments highlight his belief that the emphasis on three-point shooting has led to a lack of diverse offensive strategies and individual creativity.
Impact on the Game
Armstrong’s critique resonates with many fans and analysts who feel that the NBA has become too predictable and reliant on analytics. The three-point revolution, spearheaded by players like Stephen Curry, has led to a significant increase in three-point attempts across the league. While this has made the game more exciting in some ways, it has also resulted in a homogenized style of play where teams follow similar offensive schemes.
BJ Armstrong’s Nostalgia for the Past
Reflecting on his playing days, BJ Armstrong reminisced about the creativity and imagination that characterized the 1990s NBA. He noted that players in his era, including himself, had to rely on their skills and ingenuity to score, rather than relying on set plays and analytics. Armstrong believes that the current generation of players lacks the same level of resourcefulness and adaptability.
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