The theme of <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/03/most-winning-in-the-nba-and-loved-by-everyone-what-makes-gregg-popovich-so-special-%e2%80%a0-nba/" title="Most Winning in the NBA and Loved by Everyone: What Makes Gregg Popovich So Special? † NBA”>load managementtypically American, is one of the most discussed and divisive topics in the current NBA panorama. This practice basically consists in preserving the physique of the stars of the various franchises, declaring them unavailable for matches considered less important or too close together.
Former NBA star and current analyst Charles Barkley harshly criticized this trend, placing emphasis on the management of the 2023 MVP, Joel Embiidby the Philadelphia 76ers.
The center born in ’94 has already been declared unavailable for the entire first week of the regular season, despite numerous rumors (so much so as to push theNBA to open an investigation) which suggest that it is in fact in perfect playing condition.
We are not metalworkers, nurses or teachers. We don’t do a real job, the kind that lasts 40/50 hours a week. We are paid millions to play basketball, a maximum of a few hours three or four days a week. This mockery of the fans cannot be tolerated
Charles Barley a TNT’s “Inside the NBA”.
:The former star of the Phoenix Suns adds to the matter, addressing the center of Cameroonian origins and the Pennsylvania franchise directly:
I want to concentrate on reading this number carefully, so as to get an idea of what figures we are talking about. Joel just signed a three-year, $193 million extension. Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain played every game for $3,000 a year and never missed a minute. It takes respect for the game
Charles Barkley a TNT’s “Inside the NBA”
In a context where million-dollar contracts become the norm, it is essential that players and franchises take responsibility for their choices. Only in this way will the game maintain its integrity and charm.
