One of the hardest things to do as an NBA fan is compare the different eras. Sure, modern stars like LeBron James might be unprecedented athletic freaks of nature. There’s no denying that.
But the league has changed so much over the years. Namely, modern players have access to things like quality nutrition and training facilities. Plus, of course — they’re compensated like never before.
That’s why it was strange to hear former NBA player turned-talking-head J.J. Reddick take a shot at older stars in April. In an episode of ESPN’s First Take, Reddick flippantly said players who guarded Hall of Famer Bob Cousy in the early days of the NBA were “plumbers and firemen.”
