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Traveling in the NBA isn't comparable to the strenuous trips faced by ordinary workers. The commentator noted that a plane can cover the distance from Dallas to Houston in just 45 minutes, and these athletes are not flying in low-grade transportation. NBA players typically travel in comfort, yet there seems to be a growing reluctance among them to fulfill their professional obligations on consecutive nights.
This frustration was underscored by a comparison to everyday life; drawing parallels to factory workers, school officials, and even band directors, it was suggested that people in various tough jobs manage their responsibilities with far less fanfare. The question posed was stark: how long would an average worker keep their job if they missed a shift due to minor injuries or exhaustion?