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The NBA has long been a league of tough guys. From the enforcers of the 80s and 90s to the present day, the league has always had players who were willing to stand up for their teammates and fight when necessary. This tough guy persona is something that fans have always gravitated towards. It’s one of the things that makes the NBA unique.
The tough guy is the player who is not afraid to mix it up, to get in someone’s face, and to stand up for himself and his teammates. He is the player who is not afraid to get physical and who is not afraid to speak his mind. He is the player who is not afraid to be himself. The tough guy is a fan favorite because he is authentic. He is the player who is not afraid to show his emotions and who is not afraid to let his play do the talking.
In recent years, though, there has been a shift in the way that the league is perceived. With the rise of social media and the 24-hour news cycle, the NBA has become more of a entertainment product than a sports league. And as a result, the tough guy persona has become more of a marketing tool than an authentic part of the league.
This video will explore the rise of the NBA tough guy archetype and how it has been used to sell the league to fans.
Do not get it twisted. Fanatics appreciate when NBA players be true to themselves. A faux tough guy gets no respect. There is no point of playing the role of a different character.