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Episode 458, The Andrew Parker Show - What Happened to the NBA? A Purist’s Take on Rule Changes, Physical Play, and the Death of Defense
Episode 458
Friday, 13 February, 2026
In this off-the-board episode of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew Parker steps away from politics, Israel, and the law to tackle a different passion: the National Basketball Association.Drawing from firsthand experience growing up with the NBA of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, Andrew breaks down how decades of rule changes transformed a physical, hard-nosed game into today’s run-and-gun, high-scoring spectacle. From hand-checking bans and flagrant fouls to the rise of the three-point shot and the erosion of defense, this episode examines how good intentions may have produced an inferior product.Andrew walks through key historical NBA rule changes, including the introduction of the 24-second clock, lane expansions to counter dominant big men, the outlawing of hand-checking, and the evolution of zone defense. He compares eras, teams, and styles of play—from the Bad Boy Pistons and the Jordan Rules to today’s perimeter-heavy offenses—and asks a simple question: has the NBA priced itself out of relevance for everyday fans?Whether you love modern basketball or long for the grit and strategy of earlier eras, this episode challenges conventional wisdom about scoring, entertainment, and what truly makes a sport great.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.com Copyright © 2025 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved.
