I agree with you in that defense at the NBA level can be very mixed, especially during the regular season. But the talent funnel (talent pool against roster spots) relative to the size of the contracts probably makes the NBA the most competitive sport in the world. I could see Premier League football as being tied with the NBA.
I don't think you can mail it in in the NBA for very long without being cut.
As for baseball, two words: Anthony Rendon. Also, I love baseball, but it's not nearly as physically intense as basketball. Guys are playing through injuries in the NBA that would put someone on the 10-day IL in baseball (like sprained ankles).
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