[philkiecker]

I think the NBA was heavily influenced by the emergence of 'streetball' as well as the ability for a player to enter the draft straight out of high school. Now players are too flashy and sometime lack fundamentals. However, they are still very athletic, quick and powerful. Most of the European players are just the oppositie. What the lack in speed and natural ability, they make up for by perfect shooting form and impecabble dribbling and passing ability.