In today’s NBA, the franchises go to any extent to keep their superstars in top shape for the playoffs. In other words, they load-manage the instrumental players of their roster. From LeBron James to Stephen Curry to Kevin Durant to Luka Doncic and many others are being occasionally kept out by their respective franchises in hopes of preserving them for the playoffs. However, the aforementioned practice of the teams is often disliked by many especially the fans. As fans pay to watch their favorite players, they often get disappointed when players don’t step on the floor due to load management. However, it seems like the fans are not alone as recently a former Utah Jazz player joined them to express his views on load management.
The Jazz legend who gave his opinion about load management was one of the most durable athletes of all time. In fact, the said legend only missed 22 games in his 19-season career.
John Stockton has a problem with load management
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John Stockton joined the crew of ‘Sirius XM NBA Radio’ for a chat lately. During the interview, the 10x All-Star gave his take on load management. He said, “I do think it’s a danger for the league. I went to a major league baseball game once and I went to watch one player and he took the day off. My opinion of him, my opinion of the team, my opinion of baseball all dropped in a blink and I said, I’m never gonna let that happen.”
“I just don’t think that’s ok”
John Stockton, not surprisingly after missing only 22 games in 19 seasons, is not a fan of load management@termineradio | @SamMitchellNBA pic.twitter.com/rX6bRY5wi3
— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) February 21, 2023
The now 60-year-old continued, “Kids will travel. I know one young man who lost his life trying to get to a Jazz game and got into a car accident on the way down once. And when you realize people spend their money, they spend their time, they risk a lot of things to see you play and you take the night off? I just don’t think that’s okay.”
Fans reflected on Stockton’s take on load management
As soon as Stockton gave his take on load management, it garnered a lot of attention from the fans. Fans chipped in and flooded the comment section of Twitter with their thoughts and opinions. It seemed his opinion didn’t quite sit well with fans as most of them gave negative feedback in the comment section.
Here are some of the reactions of the fans:
john stockton and karl malone takes on the tl: pic.twitter.com/nVoky8lIQj
— sixersmilk (@scoobertfanclub) February 21, 2023
It’s really not a big deal. Players just tryna stay healthy for the playoffs
— LCF🎯 (@LoyalClipperFan) February 21, 2023
Yeah we don't care what Scientist Stockton has to say
— Mike (@MikeCooked) February 21, 2023
Why do people act as if players sit out for no reason? When they sit out 99% of the time they are injured or banged up
— Daangelvid (@Daangelvid) February 21, 2023
Sick, old guy number 74859294 to say that. No one likes it, but if allows your best players to play well in the playoffs and not burn out then I’ll take the deep playoff run
— Bruce Lampshade (@BruceLampshade) February 21, 2023
I can assure you we don’t care about Stockton’s opinion on anything.
— Erick (@ErickJ33) February 22, 2023
Another old farty saying “back in my day”!!!
— Dennis (@Dennis76244935) February 22, 2023
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What are your thoughts on John Stockton’s statements? Do you think players should continue taking rest occasionally? Let us know in the comments below.
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