No Lead is Safe

In the past, teams used to clear benches with a 17-point lead and nine minutes to go in the fourth quarter, but this is no longer the case. The speaker attributes this change to a player who joined the league around O809, possibly referring to a player from the Golden State Warriors. This player is credited with changing the narrative of no lead being safe in basketball games, a similar impact to what Patrick Mahomes is having in football currently. The speaker reflects on how great players throughout history have influenced and shaped the game.

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