I have been asked many times why the NFL is favored to the NBA.
My response is only two words: load management.
The reason that the NFL is respected is because fans know that the star players that they pay big money to see, will actually be in uniform on game day. Conversely, in an 82-game NBA regular season schedule, it is a feat for players to see 65 games. Joel Embiid, this year’s scoring champ, only played 68 games.
This isn’t a referendum on toughness or strength, but respect for the game and fans.
Jonathan Taylor led the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns this year and he played in all 17 games.