@@damasterssam989 how many games did they play back then? How long was the average season and career? I mean Kawhi and PG and lebron load manage like most of the season but there’s still guys like klay n Steph or Tatum and brown who want to go out there and compete as many games as they can. Klay didn’t miss a game until he was injured for two years straight.
Jordan played all 82 games as a 40 year old with completely shot knees. He did the same in 1998 at 35 when he won MVP All Star MVP, Finals MVP, scoring title and a ring 🐐
What’s interesting and stands out is MJ had shot knees. I don’t know about you but I don’t won’t shot knees. I am glad that these new players are beginning to think bigger and consider their overall health and mental well being as well as their finances rather than being a high paid race horse for the entertainment of White America. Laura Ingram told LeBron James to just shut up and dribble. I’m glad these young players are not sacrificing themselves for a people who do not care about them anyway!
Um today's players are coddled p###$. I can understand if your injured I get it but these new aged jokes called players are a joke ill take a 60 year old MJ and older Majic and Bird over these clowns.
@@lessconfused5179 I beg to differ.. they are not playing wholeheartedly and down to the last grill because they are afraid to lose their contract with the abundance of players every single season. So to protect their money, they don't care if they will not give it 100% to the game..unlike before..Now, this is facts when I used to play compared to the players I am coaching now in terms of mentality and their view about their profession. To put it into logical perspective, it's a worker who goes above and beyond vs a worker who is a mediocre and waiting to clock out to go home and party.
@@gambareiele7832 Thanks for sharing your opinion. If they are as you say scared of losing their contract, never mind how you confirmed or came to know this, and there are a lot of hungry players that are just waiting to take their position, then that doesn’t fit your narrative. They would be sacrificing themselves at all cost to try and keep their positions. Not taking it easy which I don’t think they are doing. Today’s athlete is somewhat smarter and has had the benefit of being exposed to more information and knowledge than previous generations athletes. Just like we can research things a lot quicker from our smartphones that having to go to a library. In your job scenario. There are many variables that you are leaving out or not considering. Have you considered that the worker that is mediocre or just not silly enough to give a job 100% when companies have no loyalty, will fire you at the drop of a dime for no reason. Will underpay and overwork you causing burnout, could have actually at one point in time been the worker that went over and beyond and has learned the hard way that over working or working hard does not always lead to a promotion. The company will exploit the above and beyond worker just as quickly the mediocre worker and a lot of times it’s the mediocre workers that will be the ones that the company prefers to promote over the workers that go over and beyond. Or the now mediocre worker could just be fed up from giving their all and not being properly compensated or rewarded for it. It’s like a Slave Master calling a slave lazy. It’s in the slave’s best interest to be lazy. The slave is not getting anything from or out of their hard work. Have you considered this?
I thought he was better than Jordan in his prime. He was a team player, played more positions and better rebounder and shooter. Jordan was more athletic and better defensively but took him a while to learn the team concept. Never as great a shooter as magic.
Too bad it was revealed he is a jag as an executive. Many complaints that he talked down to others and was not friendly at all. He claimed he was very serious and strict=jerk
And because of Bird,Magic,andJordan NBA become popular worldwide resulting in hefty or max pay for todays player.Their love and passion for the game.Their discipline in spending their hard earned money.Thinking about future after their playing days are over.Respect for that is well explained by this humble superstar name Earvin"Magic"Johnson.😂
Absolutely right, I work security with the 76ers in Philly. Last season the center was sold out for the Lakers and LeBron sat out. The fans were steaming.
That’s what MJ said. Quote Mj: I give every game my best because there are people in the crowd who are watching me for the first time and giving there time and Money to see me.
@donnelladams8362 LeBron James is the same guy who eluded at the Espy Awards, he gives the game everything he's got (NOPE). Otherwise, you and the fans of Philadelphia would have seen him play that night. It's bad enough they sit out home games, but road games should be mandatory because of what MJ and Magic said. They pay big money to see them play.
MAGIC JOHNSON IS A GOOD MAN SO REAL ALSO MIKE JORDAN IS 😎 SEEMS TO BE A LITTLE SHY WHEN HE TALK TO YOU BUT COOL 😎 SO NORMAL PERSON YOU DON'T EVEN THINK THAT HE IS JORDAN CAUSE HE WAS SO CALM AND NICE EACH TIME I SEEN.HIM AND SAID SOMETHING TO HIM 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Players back in 80's & 90's wanted to and tried to play all 82 games in a season. Including the superstars. Players today, especially the superstars, take off games because they're tired and they complain that a 82 game season is to long. Like Queen Lebron. Basically that's what Magic is talking about.
Man, bulls organization tried to stop Jordan from playing during off-season but he had the love of the game clause. The old school is not just about the money. They really loved the game.
I think it has always been about money. Within sports it is about Money wrapped in Ego. Just imagine getting paid millions for something you regularly did for free. They do love the game, but they now love the money a lot more, in a public and open fashion.
Mc76 that response right there is the problem. You miss Magic point. It’s not like great players like Magic n Jordan wasn’t getting paid. Both these guys are now billionaires because of their dedication n passion to this game. I guess it’s a society problem, our values are in disarray
@@rojayreid908 No their nOT. Only the TOP 10% NBA players make those type of salaries on God smh. Everyone else is SUB PAR salary paid. With an average of 5+ million per season for a player. Only STEPH, THE BEARD/HARDEN, AD, JOEL, GIANNIS, LEBRON type level players etc are getting those type deals. Most players are only signing league minimum, vet min contracts etc facts on God smh.
Magic made most of his money through business deals after he retired from the NBA. Magic's biggest contract was $20 million for 20 years. That's only a million a year. Alot of players make 20 million in a year now. You can sit on the bench the whole game and still make over a million.
@yourenotthatguy6295He gained weight and went bald, but for the most part he still looks the same lol. I would say he has looked the same for at least 20 years.
Magic Johnson and the showtime Lakers changed the NBA. From 1980-90 the Lakers went to the NBA finals 8 times. 8 TIMES, and won 5 championships. The Lakers dominated the NBA in the 80's. Magic was spectacular. A 6' 9" guard that could control the game without having to score. But he could score. His assists. He lead the league in assists 4 seasons. Lead the league in steals 2 seasons.
It is amazing when you hear a legend like this discuss this subject. I always was annoyed by “load management” but I kind of accepted it as something coaches were doing to help their players get healthy for the playoffs. Then you hear Magic and Michael talk about how if a fan pays money to come see you play then you should give them their moneys worth!!!
I really understood work ethic from players like this. Magic started my love for NBA but I saw the same grit in Bird & MJ. Kobe & Walter Payton also deserve shout outs for being excellent role models. Competitive to be the best, not give an inch but also kind and fair that is what it means to be a great person. Don’t comprise tell it as you see it.
Magic, Bird, & M.J., & Kobe brought more love and passion for the game than any player's since. They would never think of taking a night off let alone😔, load management😅!!!
It started with Popovich and the Spurs. He started sitting Duncan, Ginobbli, and Parker as they were getting older, to save them for the playoffs. Now, everyone does it. Also, now a player will sit out a whole year, sometimes longer, to get over an injury.
Same thoughts Magic. I was too young to have enjoyed the magic vs bird era but grew up on the Jordan era and it was a treat. Nowadays they all want to sit and will with back to back games. It makes us working folk’s feel dumbfounded when they get paid so much and still choose to sit
Amen. hence the reason its hard to gauge/size up this players. yes they are very good shooters, but without the defense of the 80' and 90's it seems they are weak.
The most common type of commitment to winning championships is clearly demonstrated in these game changers. Today the commitment is clearly shown that players want to changes from ownership to give more than money but stocks
If the intensity level has risen by a few % and the injuries keep rising as they do, probably NBA should look into getting rid of as many back to backs as possible. Might mean dropping to a 78 game season or a slightly longer time stretch.
I am from the Magic, Bird,Jordan era. If you paid your money to see them play you could count on it. Larry playing through injuries not wanting to disappoint his team or the people who ultimately are the reason athletes get paid. The fans pay athletes bills. Salary Endorsements wherever or whatever the financial source fans who like the game or products have to give up their money to support you. One reason I don’t watch most sports until the playoffs deep in the playoffs. Just not the same. I wasn’t a professional athlete but I was a professional soldier I know about running, climbing, jumping, repelling, and other physical strenuous activities I couldn’t take a day off I didn’t get summers to recuperate or change the pace. Idk different breed too much money paid before the work is proven
To be fair, I wonder if the media frenzy is more exhausting today than the 80s and 90s. Although, I bet what Michael Jordan dealt with was comparable to what stars deal with today and still gave it his all in every game and practice! Practice?
It was just different back then with salaries. The risk of investment was lower. I don’t think it’s the players and their mentalities. I think it’s about owners protecting investments, especially in basketball where you’re team is totally different when you subtract a star.
Magic is probably the best embassdor of the game. With all his rights and wrongs, his dramas and strugles, the guy knows what his talking about. And offcourse his a 5 time champ with honours. A magic player and by far one of the most important NBA representives. Never disses anyone and always has something to back his claims
Right how yall claim this Era is better when it comes to the sports medicine side of things but in the same breath say 82 games take a toll on your body man this generation is soft that's all
Because of it I never go to an NBA game or bet at a sports book on an NBA game. you just can't tell who is going to show up for the game or even play hard.
Magic and Jordan hanging out is just amazing
They are really good friends MJ rates him the most
They respect each other and are very successful businessmen.
How is this amazing???
And Bird also. Those three really have deep admiration for each other and they really chum it up together.
@@greezythumb they all played the game the right way and respected the game, win or lose.
Those guys competed every game.
Hard nosed and dedicated to their craft.
Yeah this sitting Out on the sideline,
load management , sad but TRUE
@@damasterssam989 how many games did they play back then? How long was the average season and career? I mean Kawhi and PG and lebron load manage like most of the season but there’s still guys like klay n Steph or Tatum and brown who want to go out there and compete as many games as they can. Klay didn’t miss a game until he was injured for two years straight.
A R, they played the same number of games and the games were four 12 minutes quarters, the same as today.
@@AR-rn8ok A R, they played the same number of games and the games were four 12 minute quarters, the same as today.
@Doug C I don't know about length of qtrs but recovery techniques are better now with technology so why is their a limit on minntes.
Jordan played all 82 games as a 40 year old with completely shot knees. He did the same in 1998 at 35 when he won MVP All Star MVP, Finals MVP, scoring title and a ring 🐐
What’s interesting and stands out is MJ had shot knees. I don’t know about you but I don’t won’t shot knees. I am glad that these new players are beginning to think bigger and consider their overall health and mental well being as well as their finances rather than being a high paid race horse for the entertainment of White America. Laura Ingram told LeBron James to just shut up and dribble. I’m glad these young players are not sacrificing themselves for a people who do not care about them anyway!
Um today's players are coddled p###$. I can understand if your injured I get it but these new aged jokes called players are a joke ill take a 60 year old MJ and older Majic and Bird over these clowns.
@@Charles-ot2ez You must be a player!
@@lessconfused5179 I beg to differ.. they are not playing wholeheartedly and down to the last grill because they are afraid to lose their contract with the abundance of players every single season. So to protect their money, they don't care if they will not give it 100% to the game..unlike before..Now, this is facts when I used to play compared to the players I am coaching now in terms of mentality and their view about their profession. To put it into logical perspective, it's a worker who goes above and beyond vs a worker who is a mediocre and waiting to clock out to go home and party.
@@gambareiele7832 Thanks for sharing your opinion. If they are as you say scared of losing their contract, never mind how you confirmed or came to know this, and there are a lot of hungry players that are just waiting to take their position, then that doesn’t fit your narrative. They would be sacrificing themselves at all cost to try and keep their positions. Not taking it easy which I don’t think they are doing. Today’s athlete is somewhat smarter and has had the benefit of being exposed to more information and knowledge than previous generations athletes. Just like we can research things a lot quicker from our smartphones that having to go to a library.
In your job scenario. There are many variables that you are leaving out or not considering.
Have you considered that the worker that is mediocre or just not silly enough to give a job 100% when companies have no loyalty, will fire you at the drop of a dime for no reason. Will underpay and overwork you causing burnout, could have actually at one point in time been the worker that went over and beyond and has learned the hard way that over working or working hard does not always lead to a promotion.
The company will exploit the above and beyond worker just as quickly the mediocre worker and a lot of times it’s the mediocre workers that will be the ones that the company prefers to promote over the workers that go over and beyond.
Or the now mediocre worker could just be fed up from giving their all and not being properly compensated or rewarded for it.
It’s like a Slave Master calling a slave lazy. It’s in the slave’s best interest to be lazy. The slave is not getting anything from or out of their hard work. Have you considered this?
Magic is a great spokesman for basketball
Magic is a great spokesman for basically anything! The man is speaking the truth.
Y’all was real champions ❤
Majic Johnson taught me to love basketball 🏀 I would watch him all the time. He's kind to everyone!🏀💜💛
I thought he was better than Jordan in his prime. He was a team player, played more positions and better rebounder and shooter. Jordan was more athletic and better defensively but took him a while to learn the team concept. Never as great a shooter as magic.
Too bad it was revealed he is a jag as an executive. Many complaints that he talked down to others and was not friendly at all. He claimed he was very serious and strict=jerk
And because of Bird,Magic,andJordan NBA become popular worldwide resulting in hefty or max pay for todays player.Their love and passion for the game.Their discipline in spending their hard earned money.Thinking about future after their playing days are over.Respect for that is well explained by this humble superstar name Earvin"Magic"Johnson.😂
Exactly and the big difference is, how the game is played nowadays and players with huge contracts follow by huge endorsements, PERIOD!!!!!!!!
Don't forget the doctor?
The current NBA is softer then ice cream! Players be sittin out for papercuts🤣🤣🤣 Gimme 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s NBA basketball anyday!!!✊🏾💪🏾
Just like Shaq said it “ todays players are cupcakes hahahahahahaha
Thank you!
Softer than ice cream😂😂
I call them the participation ribbon players!!😂😂😂
@@traceyc.7021 🤣👌🏾
“It’s about those fans.” Well said Magic. We are living in strange times. Bring back honor. Work ethic. Etc. Be kind. Always.
Really sucks when fans pay big bucks and aren't able to see their favorite players play.
Absolutely right, I work security with the 76ers in Philly. Last season the center was sold out for the Lakers and LeBron sat out. The fans were steaming.
It’s not even a sport. League was rigged last year. Their favorite winner getting all the freethrows.
That’s what MJ said. Quote Mj: I give every game my best because there are people in the crowd who are watching me for the first time and giving there time and Money to see me.
@donnelladams8362 LeBron James is the same guy who eluded at the Espy Awards, he gives the game everything he's got (NOPE). Otherwise, you and the fans of Philadelphia would have seen him play that night. It's bad enough they sit out home games, but road games should be mandatory because of what MJ and Magic said. They pay big money to see them play.
This is why leflop doesnt care about the fans, he is not thinking the fans saving money to watch him play up close.
Bird, magic, mj are the holy trinity of the nba. No other players have made more impact to the league than these 3
Chamberlain Bill Russell
That is true
facts
They are not the only ones
@ThePasterio nope man they didn't impact the game
Magic tells like it is... As usual
Once again, the man is always right.
Truth
It’s unheard of that these guys STILL have the fire and passion for basketball. Utterly amazing…
Magic is such a great guy! He really is! 😎
It would be a miracle to own the whole collection of games they were in!
MAGIC JOHNSON IS A GOOD MAN SO REAL ALSO MIKE JORDAN IS 😎 SEEMS TO BE A LITTLE SHY WHEN HE TALK TO YOU BUT COOL 😎 SO NORMAL PERSON YOU DON'T EVEN THINK THAT HE IS JORDAN CAUSE HE WAS SO CALM AND NICE EACH TIME I SEEN.HIM AND SAID SOMETHING TO HIM 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Players back in 80's & 90's wanted to and tried to play all 82 games in a season. Including the superstars.
Players today, especially the superstars, take off games because they're tired and they complain that a 82 game season is to long. Like Queen Lebron.
Basically that's what Magic is talking about.
Man, bulls organization tried to stop Jordan from playing during off-season but he had the love of the game clause.
The old school is not just about the money.
They really loved the game.
Hahahaa!!! the queen.... smashed it right there.
God bless you, Magic Johnson. !
Like Kobe said He remembers being that kid in the nosebleeds just wanting to see their Idols 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
After Magic, Kobe became who I yelled for❤😢❤
Joyce is using her brother's phone 😢😢
THIS NEW GENERATION CARE MORE ABOUT MONEY, THEN THE GAME, THE FANS, TEAMMATES AND JUST THE LOVE OF THE GAME!!!??
I think it has always been about money.
Within sports it is about Money wrapped in Ego.
Just imagine getting paid millions for something you regularly did for free. They do love the game, but they now love the money a lot more, in a public and open fashion.
Playing for money crazy money can't blame them for protecting themselves for that next contract that's today's game
Love his matching tie and socks.
This is why i say the 80s and 90s and early 2000s was the best time for basketball.
Magic johnson one of the best
Dylan is really feeling Magic!😂😂😂
Forever Magic and Mike❤❤
This man. And the other guy he is talking about were very good at their jobs respectfully 👍🏿
one of the nicest and most humble men to ever play the game.
Two legends
92 dream team loved America remember that ❤
Magic looks clean. Much respect
It's about work ethic
Seems to be that way on most jobs
THAT'S WHAT MAKES MAGIC JOHNSON SO GREAT
Mc76 that response right there is the problem. You miss Magic point. It’s not like great players like Magic n Jordan wasn’t getting paid. Both these guys are now billionaires because of their dedication n passion to this game. I guess it’s a society problem, our values are in disarray
And don't forget these young guys are getting paid 90 to 100 millions.
@@rojayreid908 No their nOT. Only the TOP 10% NBA players make those type of salaries on God smh. Everyone else is SUB PAR salary paid. With an average of 5+ million per season for a player. Only STEPH, THE BEARD/HARDEN, AD, JOEL, GIANNIS, LEBRON type level players etc are getting those type deals. Most players are only signing league minimum, vet min contracts etc facts on God smh.
@@armonshakur_VMGmultimediaEnt. what I know basketball players with 60 million dollar contract and you barely heard of them.😒
Magic made most of his money through business deals after he retired from the NBA. Magic's biggest contract was $20 million for 20 years. That's only a million a year. Alot of players make 20 million in a year now. You can sit on the bench the whole game and still make over a million.
@@bishopman2308 exactly
This man does not age
@yourenotthatguy6295 magic looks like he's 14, he hasn't aged a single bit
@yourenotthatguy6295He gained weight and went bald, but for the most part he still looks the same lol. I would say he has looked the same for at least 20 years.
Popovich really put load mgmt to the forefront.
Ty magic and MJ you gave it you all
The NBA players today are too soft. I miss watching the greats like Jordan, Magic, Bird, Dr J, and other real men who played in the NBA.
Magic Johnson and the showtime Lakers changed the NBA. From 1980-90 the Lakers went to the NBA finals 8 times. 8 TIMES, and won 5 championships. The Lakers dominated the NBA in the 80's. Magic was spectacular. A 6' 9" guard that could control the game without having to score. But he could score. His assists. He lead the league in assists 4 seasons. Lead the league in steals 2 seasons.
It is amazing when you hear a legend like this discuss this subject. I always was annoyed by “load management” but I kind of accepted it as something coaches were doing to help their players get healthy for the playoffs. Then you hear Magic and Michael talk about how if a fan pays money to come see you play then you should give them their moneys worth!!!
This may not be true in every case. But wasn't the concept of load management initiated by the respective coaching staffs?
I'm rolling with,Magic on this,topic.....
I really understood work ethic from players like this. Magic started my love for NBA but I saw the same grit in Bird & MJ. Kobe & Walter Payton also deserve shout outs for being excellent role models. Competitive to be the best, not give an inch but also kind and fair that is what it means to be a great person. Don’t comprise tell it as you see it.
Love MJ and Magic
Magic, Bird, & M.J., & Kobe brought more love and passion for the game than any player's since. They would never think of taking a night off let alone😔, load management😅!!!
Of the GAME!!! Boy that emphasis at the end was passion like Money making Mitch on Paid In Full
Magic Johnson is Sharp in his Suit Socks and Tie as Well I like that every thing Matches."
Magic 🐐 🐐🐐🐐🐐
MJ the GOAT 🐐
Two goats ❤❤ M.J. was the greatest
This is a great description of my love for the game. I couldn't imagine being able to get paid on top.
It started with Popovich and the Spurs. He started sitting Duncan, Ginobbli, and Parker as they were getting older, to save them for the playoffs.
Now, everyone does it.
Also, now a player will sit out a whole year, sometimes longer, to get over an injury.
I wholeheartedly agree you don't wanna play leave the game
💯 I won’t go to games if I don’t know who is playing. It is sad.
I agree with him 100%!
Different times especially the compassion to play. It's about individuals now not the game
Clean brother keep it real Go Commandors
BIG FACTS 💯
Killing the wardrobe game
on point........
Players now expect more for less work...if you're injured, then I get it...but sitting out just to be out, that's ridiculous
Same thoughts Magic. I was too young to have enjoyed the magic vs bird era but grew up on the Jordan era and it was a treat. Nowadays they all want to sit and will with back to back games. It makes us working folk’s feel dumbfounded when they get paid so much and still choose to sit
I’ve always wanted to watch the lakers game when magic was playing and now Phoenix Suns is my team
magic Johnson you right in some point but the games was awesome back in the day
Amen. hence the reason its hard to gauge/size up this players. yes they are very good shooters, but without the defense of the 80' and 90's it seems they are weak.
This is the way
Class act.
The most common type of commitment to winning championships is clearly demonstrated in these game changers. Today the commitment is clearly shown that players want to changes from ownership to give more than money but stocks
Love magic love MJ
Magic is one of my favorite players of all time along with Larry Bird!
The old NBA is missed 😢🏀
If the intensity level has risen by a few % and the injuries keep rising as they do, probably NBA should look into getting rid of as many back to backs as possible. Might mean dropping to a 78 game season or a slightly longer time stretch.
I agree 💯 percent....I don't watch the NBA as much as I use to because of this.
LOVE me some MAGIC
MJ MJ love the games❤️❤️❤️🏀🏀🏀🏀
Respect
Old of the NBA young kids and teenager's see this .play put it on the court 💥⚡
I am from the Magic, Bird,Jordan era. If you paid your money to see them play you could count on it. Larry playing through injuries not wanting to disappoint his team or the people who ultimately are the reason athletes get paid. The fans pay athletes bills. Salary Endorsements wherever or whatever the financial source fans who like the game or products have to give up their money to support you. One reason I don’t watch most sports until the playoffs deep in the playoffs. Just not the same. I wasn’t a professional athlete but I was a professional soldier I know about running, climbing, jumping, repelling, and other physical strenuous activities I couldn’t take a day off I didn’t get summers to recuperate or change the pace. Idk different breed too much money paid before the work is proven
I get it you want it for the overall health of the game but now these players are really Smarter on protecting their body so they can play longer.
It’s the teams decision to sit out player and I wish fans would understand that.
You don't get it. Teams have no choice because players will be demanding to be traded.
Luv magic
Magic giving y’all some real player sh** with the polka dot tie with the socks to match. Shout out to the OG
It also seems like there is no loyalty to the fans! No matter how great you are your money comes from the fans.
To be fair, I wonder if the media frenzy is more exhausting today than the 80s and 90s. Although, I bet what Michael Jordan dealt with was comparable to what stars deal with today and still gave it his all in every game and practice! Practice?
It was just different back then with salaries. The risk of investment was lower. I don’t think it’s the players and their mentalities. I think it’s about owners protecting investments, especially in basketball where you’re team is totally different when you subtract a star.
This is why the 80s and 90s were golden years of basketball. This mentally makes fans want to watch. Todays players complain.
I miss the old NBA
Magic socks game is next level !
guys today understand it to be a business, don't let emotion (love) get in the way of a business decision.
MJ always will be the GOAT. Sorry
He is. No apologies.
U r absolutely right Magic... I'm a Celtics and Larry Bird fan🏀
I've just recently started watching basketball
Facts!!!
and... back when the best players guard each other 😮
Magic is probably the best embassdor of the game. With all his rights and wrongs, his dramas and strugles, the guy knows what his talking about. And offcourse his a 5 time champ with honours. A magic player and by far one of the most important NBA representives. Never disses anyone and always has something to back his claims
Right how yall claim this Era is better when it comes to the sports medicine side of things but in the same breath say 82 games take a toll on your body man this generation is soft that's all
The tie & socks matching
Should’ve captioned it Magic on load management cause I was like wth is he talking about
I wanted to see Joel Embiid play in Atlanta, seeing as he’s the reigning MVP and the MVP front runner again this year. He sat out and the 76ers lost.
Lovin' the matching socks and tie!
Because of it I never go to an NBA game or bet at a sports book on an NBA game. you just can't tell who is going to show up for the game or even play hard.
Trueeeee
To be fair, is usually the team doctors the ones that say "this guy should not play for the next week if you want him to be 100% for the playoffs"