Does anyone have stats to back up the fact the numbers are down?
Is FG pct way down?
Less shots taken per game?
Fast break points down?
What about FT pct (which should tell if guys are better shooters overall)
I remember when the Pistons were winning in the late 80's and how keeping an opponenet under 100 pts was a huge accomplishment.
I am sure most of the older posters are going to say that the players are not as good which I do not bu,y as the level of basketball from the high school level on up is way better and with the influx of foriegn players has created more talent nationwide.
Instead of looking at this negatively, I think that defense is stressed way more that in the day and the players are way bigger and more physical but I have no proof. Looking for more statistical proven examples, does anyone know?
Is FG pct way down?
Less shots taken per game?
Fast break points down?
What about FT pct (which should tell if guys are better shooters overall)
I remember when the Pistons were winning in the late 80's and how keeping an opponenet under 100 pts was a huge accomplishment.
I am sure most of the older posters are going to say that the players are not as good which I do not bu,y as the level of basketball from the high school level on up is way better and with the influx of foriegn players has created more talent nationwide.
Instead of looking at this negatively, I think that defense is stressed way more that in the day and the players are way bigger and more physical but I have no proof. Looking for more statistical proven examples, does anyone know?