Word: nba
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...life begins and life goes on in the NBA. It promises everything and promises nothing. The stars are there as always, but they realize now that the pay is good, the stage all theirs, and The Fans something that meant more during college...
Welcome to the world of big business, realizes the kid who thought Elgin Baylor and the Big O would always be there for his personal enjoyment. And for that matter, welcome to the 1978-79 edition of the NBA. Watch your step...
Lately even the most hard-core sports fan cannot deal with the change in tempo and temperament in the NBA, and who can blame him? Defense is a lost art. The average salary is over $120,000 (and that includes the likes of Kevin Stacom). Physical play is a watchword and "muscle tussles" are common sights...
...NBA board of governors just reminds the public that it is an organization of wealthy businessmen who care about money; financial security and personal happiness before they give regard to the sporting world...
...NBA board of governors sits back like a bunch of foolish yes-men and watches two tycoons manipulate their organiztion. Well, that's their problem because it undermines their credibility as a spearhead for a professional sports association...