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PhiladelphiaFish

r/NBA : how to stop worrying and love the boos

Why do we watch basketball? Because it is a beautiful game? Yes, but more importantly, because it makes us feel raw human emotion. Emotions like euphoric happiness, heartbreak, and (mainly, depending on your city) pure unbridled anger, baby!

Booing is one of our most ancient, visceral human reactions of social displeasure. Notice how every country knows how to boo? It's a universal sign of resentment that shows you, personally, have been wronged by some act in the field of play, and you want the world to know you're fucking mad about it. Hell, the ancient Romans were booing shit all the time back in the day. It's natural and it feels good to do, give it a try! Embrace the hate.

Boo to your hearts' content, ladies and gentlemen.

Posted Jan 4, 2019, 3:40 AM UTC

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teotsiBucks•

You guys should watch some Euroleague matchups. The crowds go nuts against former players.

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Bobby-SamsoniteHawks•

I wish they had their games on TV in the usa, So I wouldn't have to click on weird streaming links to see their games.

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OGHamboneHornets•

NBA reddit where people think that getting a fat paycheck makes you an emotionless robot

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Statshelp_TA•

I’d say 40% think that while the other 40% think NBA players need to be protected from any criticism, boos, etc. 20% in the middle.

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BKChickenTendersThunder•

Not really protection, I am just annoyed by the stupidity. Booing at the freethrow line makes sense, booing Durant in OKC makes sense, but booing PG in LA is just stupid. Him not going there was a product of LA’s inaction.

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PhiladelphiaFishOP76ers•

I detect sarcasm but you are correct, a successful boo will indeed temporarily wound the victim's emotional well-being.

Fortunately for us, that is the intent! Job well done.

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teotsiBucks•

I just think that on an emotional game people (and players) should be allowed to express their feelings more.

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LonnieWalkerVSpurs•

NBA is like WWE in a lot of ways. Once players turn heel you just gotta embrace the hate

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BOOOOOiiiiiiiii[DEN] Nikola Jokic•

I like the energy, adds a lot more intensity to a regular season game.

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VishnuPradeet•

Booing just seems like a waste of energy to me.

I would rather watch the game.

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BilltheCatisBack•

Funny, hearing the boos made it certain in Kawhi’s mind that it was the correct decision to leave that hell.

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