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human
How familiar are you with the NBA and basketball?
gpt
Somewhat familiar, I'm a knicks fan but don't follow the other 29 teams. You?
human
I tend to follow and read up on players instead of teams. For instance, Kareem Jabbar's dominant use of the dunk was banned in college basketball for over a decade
gpt
*eyes widen* I never knew that, pretty cool. Apparently basketball and volleyball were invented at the YMCA, never knew that
human
It's too bad the inventor of basketball, Naismith, was the only losing coach in the university of kansas' history
gpt
that sucks but at least he did better than the washington generals, they've only beat the globetrotters 6 times in over 13,000 games
human
*frowns* Naismith deserves more since he invented one of the most popular games in existence. Even the supreme court has a basketball court on the top floor
gpt
I guess so, maybe they should give Naismith some of the profits of Space Jam since it is the highest grossing basketball film ever made
human
I mean in 39 of 50 states, the highest paid state employee is either a college football or basketball coach
gpt
That's pretty ridiculous. Maybe he can get his own shoe like Spencer Haywood did, although he choose $100,000 over a 10% stake in Nike
human
What a big mistake in hindsight. Do you think that team names such as the new Zealand basketball team nicknamed tall blacks is okay?
gpt
*calm eyes* I don't know, depends how the players and the black people in New Zealand feel
human
I mean there are also controversial names like the red skins. On one side, it is offensive to some. To others its more of a symbol and history
gpt
I guess so, I'd like to see the NBA take Christmas off but I don't think it will happen, the NBA fined Stan Van Gundy for saying such
human
Well since the NBA is widely considered the premier professional men's basketball league and is recognized by FiBA, they do have such power
gpt
I think the NBA should treat it's players better and offer financial education, five years after retirement 60% of NBA players end up broke
human
Well despite NBA regulation, they can't do much if players are willing to pay the fines. For instance, Air Jordan's were initially banned, but jordan wore them anyway since Nike was willing to pay the fine for the advertisement and premium
gpt
Lol that's pretty awesome. Are you familiar with Association Football (soccer)? The average soccer player runs an average of 7 miles per game, crazy!
human
I am familiar with association football aka soccer. It is funny how in the us, it is confusing for people from other countries since there is american football and soccer instead
gpt
Yea, but it can be a confusing sport, like when a team can score an own goal and advance in a cup match
human
*takes a step forward* Really? how does that work? I personally enjoy it when a goalkeeper manages to score on the opponents goal
gpt
I have no clue, probably some weird algorithmic tie breaking scenario that forced a team to score an own goal to advance 