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I disagree with Chuck. Today’s NBA requires constant switching 1-5, defensive rotations, acceleration, deceleration and guarding multiple positions. Less contact doesn’t mean less physical stress. In previous generations, teams had more clearly defined positional responsibilities. A center could spend most of his game mins protecting the paint, defending post players and rebounding. A perimeter defender assigned to a limited offensive player could conserve energy. Today’s defensive schemes demand way more versatility. And let’s not romanticize previous generations either lol. Players were notoriously known for coming into training camp out of shape, smoking cigarettes and drinking regularly. Today’s players have far more sophisticated year round conditioning and preparation. The physical demands of basketball have evolved considerably. Comparing generations solely by how much they practiced ignores how differently the game is played today.