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The Crisis in the NBA: A Deep Dive into Declining Viewership
The NBA is facing a tumultuous moment as discussions flurry surrounding its current state. Notable figures like Shaquille O'Neal have openly criticized changes in gameplay, particularly the surge of three-point shots that many argue are diminishing the quality of basketball. Shaq specifically points fingers at players like Steph Curry, asserting that the game's evolution into a three-point heavy strategy has left fans disinterested, particularly evidenced by Portland's staggering 4-for-42 shooting performance from behind the arc.