New Hype, people realizing Zion isn't a "generational" talent. I mean really, the conversation surrounding Zion being a "generational" talent was not at all based on his skill level, it was based on his athleticism. He's very one dimensional, in the fact that the only exciting play he normally has is bully balling his way into the paint. You compare that with the hype of two seven foot 5+ players battling from the paint to the perimeter, Zion easily becomes an afterthought.
It's not as exciting to see the same thing night after night when you have players who encompass all areas of skill, as opposed to just one area. How many times can Zion smash around down low and dunk the ball before it just becomes regular Zion, and rarely if ever exciting anymore? Don't get me wrong, it's amazing what he has done in terms of strength, but it's not exactly new, and gets old quick.
They don't. And this thread is ignorant. No one in their right mind is telling people that playing in a professional league is harder than playing in a college league.
Is the NCAA better than the euro league? Yes. It's more exciting, and always will be. The NCAA functions as the US's version of small scale soccer (football) clubs. People will always have more of an affinity to their school winning and the excitement that comes with that (as well as the exciting plays that happen in the NCAA, to which there is a VERY large history), than the Euroleague.
It's pretty ignorant to believe that you think people should have to pay for, and enjoy something, that doesn't bring them enjoyment. The high levels of athleticism is what makes as entertaining as it is at the highest level. Nobody wants to see a bunch of people laying the ball up all game long, sorry. It's just the truth. That's why the WNBA hasn't gained popularity. That's why the Euroleague will never be "better" than the NBA, well, at least until they bring that same athleticism to the table.