Analyst Álvaro Martín stated that the pace of play in the NBA has become unsustainable and must be slowed down to prevent a surge in player injuries. According to him, the league promotes a fast pace, high scores, and three-point basketball because it generates more viewership. As an example, he cited the Miami Heat's 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards on March 10th, in which Bam Adebayo scored 83 points. The philosophy of the league's leadership, according to Martín, is that points equal entertainment. He recalled that in the 90s, the game was more physical, but players suffered fewer injuries because they didn't have to constantly move the entire length of the court. The analyst emphasized that modern players are forced to constantly accelerate and decelerate to close out on three-point shooters, leading to immense physical strain. Martín believes the NBA must take action, and coaches like Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets and Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics have already begun to adopt a slower style of play to preserve player health. He also added that in the past century, the United States' dominance in basketball was overwhelming, but the level of play is now evening out as talented players from around the world can compete with American stars. In his opinion, U.S. hegemony in basketball is temporary.
