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The NBA ratings are down. Charles Barkley knows it, and so does JJ Redick. However, Chucks does not seem to be on the same page as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The former Celtics went all in on Redick while blasting him in all ways possible.
Barkley’s comments were a reaction to Redick’s words when he called the NBA telecast a product. JJ did not sound as happy with the crew, who had been there for more than a decade. However, Barkley is not one to miss an opportunity, especially since he is one of the key members of the Inside the NBA crew.
“He said something about we’re the reason people ain’t watching this crappy product we got. Yeah, us. Like we out there jacking up a hundred threes a night. JJ … I don’t know Jason Monroe, I don’t know who that is, but JJ, you come for the king, you better not miss. ‘Cause I can get you brother. ‘Cause remember I got your Lakers’ games. You can’t hide them flaws they got. You just a dead man walking,” Chucks said during a recent game.
Charles Barkley just eviscerated JJ Redick on national tv pic.twitter.com/fjja7HLtw5
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He openly chided Redick for suggesting their commentary was to blame for the league’s shortcomings. Charles argued against the idea that analysts shape viewer perceptions rather than provide insights into the game. Barkley, in his classic style, referred to Redick as a “dead man walking” in the context of his role with the Lakers.
Charles Barkley’s Harsh Reaction To JJ Redick’s Comment Stirred The Internet
While Redick directly blamed the commentators for the league’s declining viewership, Barkley said otherwise. What Charles Barkley meant was that no amount of cosmetic change could fix the team’s fundamental issues. This is well evident from a second perspective. As soon as the clip hit the internet, it went viral. Some fans seemed to favor Barkley, while others got the Lakers’ back.
“The NBA has been bad for a while now but suddenly everyone notices. It’s not all JJ Redick’s fault. Charles is also jealous that JJ is a handsome man while Charles is barely attractive enough for TV. And that panel all wishes they were coaches instead of hosts of what is essentially a variety show, a fan wrote.
“I lost respect for Barkley went he went political,” a user commented.
“I’m a lakers fan but damn,” another fan joked.
“media literacy at an all time low rn. this is no way a cooking, the lakers are 18-14 at the 6 seed and just made a trade thatll improve them. he made no points, just said lakers are bad and shoot a lot of threes while shaq laughed in the background. cmon ppl,” a curious fan noted.
“Charles is best color commentator in sports history,” an enthusiastic fan wrote.
“Classic Barkley move,” a user admired.
However, fighting over the dwindling viewership won’t help the league by any means. Be it Barkley or Redick, both of them had their own perspective of the current situation. But the NBA, in general, has to be competitive to get viewers’ attention.
What Is RAS? Everything You Need To Know About The Draft And Athletic Testing Metrics
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The NFL Draft is one of the most crucial events in football, where teams sift through a pool of talented prospects to shape the future of their franchise. While traditional scouting methods still hold value, modern analytics now play an important role in this evaluation process. Among the many metrics available, Relative Athletic Score (RAS) has emerged as a prominent tool in assessing a prospect’s athleticism.
Developed by Kent Lee Platte, RAS has transformed how scouts and analysts evaluate players’ raw athletic ability, providing insights that go beyond tape and in-game performance. But what exactly is RAS, and why is it so important for NFL teams?
What Is RAS And How Is It Calculated?
RAS stands for Relative Athletic Score, a metric that quantifies a player’s athleticism compared to their peers at the same position. It combines various physical measurements and drill performances from the NFL Combine and Pro Days into a single, standardized score on a scale from 0 to 10. A score of 10 represents elite athleticism, while a score of 5 indicates an average performance.
The algorithm evaluates attributes such as height, weight, arm length, and hand size, alongside combine results like the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, bench press, and shuttle drills. Each individual metric is ranked relative to other players in the same position, allowing for meaningful comparisons. For instance, a wide receiver with a vertical jump in the 95th percentile would score a 9.5 for that specific attribute.
