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by bart_spoon 1868 days ago
Personally I think its boring simply because there really isn't any variety in strategy. I agree that iso basketball can be boring but that isn't really the same thing as having a viable midrange shot. The pick and roll and the drive and kick can all be used to create shots that aren't 3s or immediately under the basket, they just aren't because those shots aren't worth it. And I personally think the most boring playstyle in basketball is exemplified by Kyle Korver: a player who really does nothing but stand on the perimeter and run around screens until someone passes him the ball to shoot a 3.

Ultimately I guess I don't mind if some teams play like today's style of basketball, but I do mind if its the only viable strategy.