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The Means Bubble - Sports
"Whatever it takes to win. That's it."
The quote came from NBA player Khris Middleton of the Milwaukee Bucks after they defeated the Atlanta Hawks to go to the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns. Although the quote came after he was asked about his 32 point effort, it could also apply to his ability to trick the referee with his flopping.
Flopping isn't new in professional sports, European soccer has been doing it for years, now it's rearing its ugly head in other sports.
The purpose of flopping is to exaggerate the contact made by another player so the official can call a violation. Now players in the NBA are doing it without any contact. Think professional wrestling on a basketball court.
The final goal for players is the championship (the end).
To win a championship, a team must beat the teams in their way (the means).
To beat a team players will do whatever it takes (justified).
When you justify the means to win a championship, you cheapen the championship. With the increase of camera and viewable angles, we, the fans, can see how you are cheating the game. Eventually we'll stop watching which will impact the salary of the players. The bubble will pop when we the fans won't allow it.
Instead of cheating the game, enjoy playing the game the right way and within the rules established for fair play.
#knowTroy #themeansbubble #sports
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