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Evolving Standards of Athletic Greatness

This chapter explores the transformation of sports performance criteria across generations, particularly in basketball, football, and baseball. It examines how advances in training, equipment, and player physiques have redefined excellence and challenges the ability to compare athletes from different eras. Discussions also include the impact of analytics on player skills, specifically focusing on shooting techniques and the evolution of training methods.

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