Jameson's Sport Writing Portfolio

If you've been watching the NBA playoffs this year, you were graced with some great basketball matchups and series, including the breakout postseason campaign of Luka Doncic, Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, and Tyler Herro. You'd think all this young talent would make for an exciting new generation of NBA players eager for a title shot. But then you wake up from your fantasy and realize this new wave of NBA basketball is never going to win a championship because of one man: Lebron James. Yes, he is the root of this parity problem the NBA is facing. Now, I know I'm not the person to criticize the NBA; I'm much more of a hockey fan and because I lack a hearty knowledge of current NBA stats and rosters, I've tried to avoid this subject, but I feel like I have to say something. The NBA is screwed. It's becoming washed up, unoriginal, and might I say, outright boring to watch now. How is it Lebron's fault you ask? Quite simple: he keeps finding his way ...

The Premier League in the 90s and early 2000s was lauded on the physical nature and rough-n-tumble style of play that made it so difficult for teams to play against one another. The lads from the pub would also become regular professional footballers and we got to see exactly how they would defend the opposition. They did it with tough and grit; taking fouls and smacking attackers in the hopes of not getting a red card. We used to applaud guys like Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand for their defensive prowess. In the 2010s and now 2020s, defense has all gone out the window. More teams in this summer's transfer windows haven't signed a single defender, save Man City's security of Ruben Dias from Benfica. They have all been desperate to boost their attacking power rather than solidify the backline. Just look at the transfers completed this window and you'll notice there is a significant cause for concern.  The EPL is now at a crossroads in identity. It is still considered t...