Do we dramatize sports too much?

[lilteapot]

Throughout time all the narratives, the talk about "legacies" and whatnot...throughout history we've made legends and heroes out of athletes, but do we overdramatize sports?

I understand when you're talking about cultural iconic athletes like Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson, and to an extent MJ, but what other athlete is worthy of such legendary status?

At the end of the day, sports is just a game. So do we make too much of it?

[smoovegittar]

Throughout time all the narratives, the talk about "legacies" and whatnot...throughout history we've made legends and heroes out of athletes, but do we overdramatize sports?

I understand when you're talking about cultural iconic athletes like Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson, and to an extent MJ, but what other athlete is worthy of such legendary status?

At the end of the day, sports is just a game. So do we make too much of it?


Yeah - you do.

[lilteapot]

Yeah - you do.

I should have known not to hope for a legitimate discussion with you idiots.

[smoovegittar]

I should have known not to hope for a legitimate discussion with you idiots.

Point. See? It's all just drama -

[Ruler]

Well I think it's that way because mainly of young kids. They idolize athletes and to some, it's their true role model in life depending on the family situation.

And then for people like me, who breathes basketball, it's just a passion. And to witness the insane skill these guys in the NBA have just makes me watch in awe. Without a doubt we do put players on a pedestal too much, as they're just like you and me. It's just something that comes with the territory I assume.

[BlazerRed]

I should have known not to hope for a legitimate discussion with you idiots.
:lol

[sd3035]

it's that way because leagues, sponsors, and networks make great money off of heroes; villains too

[Legends66NBA7]

I understand when you're talking about cultural iconic athletes like Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson, and to an extent MJ, but what other athlete is worthy of such legendary status?

Not sure if you are cricket fan or not, but google search Sachin Tendulkar.

[sd3035]

Not sure if you are cricket fan or not, but google search Sachin Tendulkar.

why don't you ask AJ or Indian Guy

[lilteapot]

Not sure if you are cricket fan or not, but google search Sachin Tendulkar.
I'm familiar with cricket and Tendulkar, but what great cultural impact has he had?

[Legends66NBA7]

why don't you ask AJ or Indian Guy

Just answering OPs question. I know who Sachin is.