Why do kids think defense was less physical in the 80s and 90s compared to today's game?

Question

Back in the day you could always body up on a guard at the perimeter and their was no 3 in the key rule so it was very difficult to get in the lane for easy dunks and layups!

Answer 1

Because they're kids

Answer 2

-They have a lack of knowledge..besides all the rule's, the game was 10 times more physical than it is now.

Answer 3

People just don't care these days.

Answer 4

Anyone who claims that is a moron or doesn't know basketball. Basketball was far more physical in the 80's.

Answer 5

You got it backward buddy. The 90s and 80s games were a lot more physical then today's game. They allowed hand checking back then so the defenders could get really physical.

Answer 6

Who said it was Less Physical ?

Sure with 3 second rule it is harder to Dunk ... But

With Zone-Defensive it is Harder to drive to the Basket then it did w/o 3second rule

Zone Defense Lowered the Field Goal % By At least 3-4 % of all teams in NBA ..

And Hand Checking rule are overrated ! And i watched 90's games so don't tell me i don't have Knowledge