[kristianp]

I've watched a few games recently and I don't see them being dominated by 3's. Sure you notice a few from beside the straight line, but it's still an enjoyable game to watch. What puts me off is the number of ads and the distracting constantly-updating bar along the bottom of the screen on ESPN. It really distracts and makes it harder to concentrate on the action. When ESPN first came to Disney+, for the first few days they didn't have the ads and bar implemented yet and you could enjoy watching the game distraction free. Now I've really noticed the burden that all those distractions take on my ability to concentrate. Especially for those who have a trace of ASD and/or ADHD.

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[baranul]

I like your take about this. Teams play the game based on their strengths. Basketball is clearly global, and has many fans. The hero stories and rivalries are there to be told and enjoyed. Where the sour taste can come from, is the style of marketing and advertising being used. No need to hit people over the head or be that distracting from letting people enjoy the game.