On a recent installment of Carmelo Anthony's "7PM in Brooklyn" podcast, Anthony and his co-hosts The Kid Mero, Kazeem Famuyide, and Rudy Gay, along with guest DeMar DeRozan, explored a significant trend in the NBA: the growing gap between different generations of players.
The discussion bypassed the typical small talk and centered on the limited interest younger gamers have in the game's iconic figures. Several compelling arguments were presented, but one in particular, made byAnthony stood out.
The growing generational disrespect
While disagreements between older and younger players have always existed in the NBA, they've become much more pronounced lately. Two instances highlight this change.
In April of 2022, JJ Redick, currently the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach, sparked debate when he downplayed previous generations of players, asserting that the NBA was filled withplumbers and firemen.
In August 2024, the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards stoked the flames by claiming that back in the '90s, only Michael Jordan was a standout player.had skill.
Famuyide pointed out on "7PM in Brooklyn" that, although less contentious than the previous cases, he frequently observes young athletes viewing footage of legendary players such as Chris Webber or Patrick Ewing without recognizing them.
Bulls, is about to begin his second year playing for theSacramento Kings, and he made his feelings about it very clear.
"That makes me mad," the 35-year-old said.That kind of stuff really irritates me.
It's not hard to see why someone would be frustrated. As DeRozan mentioned in the episode, he valued his knowledge of basketball history and insisted he would never disrespect the players who paved the way, given how much he learned from them.
I strip those old bastards clean of absolutely everything.according to the six-time NBA All-Star. The six-time NBA All-Star stated. As the six-time NBA All-Star put it. The words came from the six-time NBA All-Star. That's what the six-time NBA All-Star had to say.
Similar to: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar confesses he wishes he had been more approachable during his time playing basketball, stating, "I maintained that attitude for way too long."
Respect the past
It's evident when you watch him play on the court that DeRozan doesn't just admire the players of the past; he incorporates their techniques into his own style. The roundtable discussion, for example, pointed out the striking resemblance between his footwork and mid-range shots and those of the iconic Kobe Bryant.
Having learned from Kobe Bryant early on, even practicing with him, DeMar has since made those techniques his signature. Looking back on this, Carmelo is puzzled as to why more young players don't do the same.
The NBA's top scorer in 2013 observed that the younger generation is constantly glued to their phones, primarily watching streaming videos. He suggested they make better use of that time by watching highlight reels of legendary NBA players.
They simply need to access the content and conduct their own investigations. Watch the best moments online. Watch Pat [Ewing], watch Mitch Richmond. Essentially, watch these players. Just sit and view archived footage and engage in the same activities as if you were watching any other streaming content.said Anthony.
The future Hall of Fame inductee suggested that their viewpoint "would be significantly altered."
If current players took the time to learn from and incorporate the strengths of basketball's historical figures, they would soon understand that previous NBA generations are worthy of admiration, not scorn.
Indeed, the sport has changed, and Anthony acknowledged that footage of NBA pioneers such as Bob Cousy might not be ideal for current training methods. However, there remains a plethora of players from whom to draw inspiration. Ewing and Richmond, as he pointed out, are definitely excellent examples to consider.
* In a related story, Carmelo Anthony discusses why his time at Syracuse was the pinnacle of his basketball journey, saying, "No one thought we'd accomplish anything." * Carmelo Anthony reflects on his Syracuse year as his best, elaborating, "Expectations for us were nonexistent," in a related article. * In connection to this, Carmelo Anthony shares his reasoning for considering his Syracuse season as the peak of his basketball experience: "The general consensus was that we were going nowhere."
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