The NBA is a kaleidoscope of conflict. There are feuds in every frame. The All-Star Game is merely a temporary truce.
But for all the villains and verbal sparring that underscore the 2016-17 season, the league is experiencing a fascinating shift in aesthetics. Basketball fans are witnessing an offensive explosion not seen since the NFL embraced the forward pass. And we are at the root of this revolution in Phoenix, an NBA market that has never won a championship but spawned two of the most important changes in recent history.
“The biggest thing is the skill level of players keeps getting better and better,” Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni said.