This is the scoring era in the NBA, made possible by several factors: Floor spacing, increased pace, the 3-point line, more isolation plays and relaxed rules for dribbling (making the crossover possible and popular) and legally getting from one spot on the floor to another (Eurostep, gather step, hop-step, step-through, etc.).

Essentially, the defense has never been at a bigger disadvantage. The game has changed and been tweaked to favor offense. Rim protectors are almost prehistoric now. Physicality has all been eradicated; no more hand checking.

There are 35 players currently averaging 20 points a game, 17 averaging 25 and five averaging 30. If Michael Jordan played in today’s game, he’d probably average 50, and that’s no exaggeration.

Yes, it’s more effortless than ever to score 20

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