Wilkins in Deep thoughts as JJ Redick sends alarming backlash

Former NBA player and analyst JJ Redick has responded to the backlash he received from Dominique Wilkins over his comments about the physicality of the game in different eras. Redick had suggested that players today face a different level of physicality than those in the past, which Wilkins took exception to.

Redick took to social media to clarify his stance, stating that he was not trying to diminish the accomplishments of players like Wilkins and Larry Bird, but rather highlight the changes in the game over time. “I’m not saying guys back then didn’t face physicality, I’m saying the game has evolved,” Redick wrote.

Redick also pointed out that the NBA has implemented rules changes to reduce physicality and protect player safety, which has changed the way the game is played. “We can’t compare eras without acknowledging the differences in the game,” Redick argued.

While Wilkins and Redick may still disagree, the debate has sparked a larger conversation about the evolution of the NBA and how players from different eras compare. Redick’s response has been met with support from some fans and players, who appreciate his willingness to engage in a nuanced discussion about the game’s history.