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I was watching some post-game presser clips the other day, and it’s always funny seeing how much people dance around certain questions. You know the type—when a reporter tries to pin a GM or a coach down on a player who isn't even on their roster.
It’s such a weird social dynamic. On one hand, you want to talk shop and debate whether a guy is worth a massive bag or if his style fits a certain system, but on the other hand, if you're in the room, you can't say anything without it being headline news. It feels like there's this unspoken rule of professional etiquette that basically shuts down any real honesty.
I feel like we lose out on a lot of actual insight because everyone is too busy playing it safe to avoid a PR headache. If you're a fan, you just want the truth, but the "professionals" are always walking on eggshells.
Do you guys think the media's obsession with "respecting" other teams' business actually makes sports coverage more boring?
It’s such a weird social dynamic. On one hand, you want to talk shop and debate whether a guy is worth a massive bag or if his style fits a certain system, but on the other hand, if you're in the room, you can't say anything without it being headline news. It feels like there's this unspoken rule of professional etiquette that basically shuts down any real honesty.
I feel like we lose out on a lot of actual insight because everyone is too busy playing it safe to avoid a PR headache. If you're a fan, you just want the truth, but the "professionals" are always walking on eggshells.
Do you guys think the media's obsession with "respecting" other teams' business actually makes sports coverage more boring?