Tim Legler, former NBA player and ESPN analyst, recently revealed that ESPN executives told him the Indiana Pacers were ‘not sexy enough’ to receive intense coverage. This sparked a wave of reactions and criticisms from basketball fans on Reddit.
Summary
- ESPN underplays Pacers’ appeal, focusing on marketability over quality
- Frustration over ESPN’s preference for certain analysts like SAS over Tim Legler
- NBA fans compare ESPN’s coverage to NFL’s promotion of even struggling teams
Frustration with ESPN’s Coverage
The comments reflect frustration with ESPN’s biased coverage preferences.
NBA vs NFL
Users draw comparisons between the NBA and NFL’s marketing strategies.
The Pacers Offense
Fans defend the Pacers’ playing style and criticize ESPN’s judgment.
Final Thoughts
The outcry over ESPN’s dismissal of the Pacers’ appeal highlights the divide between marketability and true basketball enthusiasm.