Part 4/10:
The Evolution of Team Play and Purists’ Perspectives
The conversation inevitably turned to how basketball has changed over the years. Malone lamented that the modern game has become heavily reliant on pick-and-roll plays, isolation, and three-point shooting—components that many basketball purists feel detract from traditional team basketball. He expressed hope that the league might revert to more varied strategies, reminiscent of the Denver teams he coached, characterized by team-oriented play and shared responsibility.