Why would anyone love extra practice? Besides the fatigue, it also takes away time for enjoyment. Most players in the NBA possess immense wealth that allows them to enjoy many things, so what's the appeal of extra practice?
Actually, it's like any sport, when they strengthen themselves through hard work, and thoroughly defeat their opponents in games, they derive infinite pleasure.
After crushing the Kings, the Hawks played host to the Seattle SuperSonics, a harmless opponent at home.
If you only look at the lineup on paper, you'd find that the SuperSonics are actually strong: Gary Payton, Vin Baker, Patrick Ewing, Rashard Lewis.
But the problem is they are no longer in their prime.
After being traded to Seattle, Patrick Ewing went completely lax, from Big Ape to Big Pig, averaging 9+7, with a shooting rate of only 43%, yet still earning a $14 million salary. In comparison, Payton makes only $12 million a year.
