Brian Windhorst explains how ‘walls’ put up by NBA led to worse ‘connection’ between players and fans

More than any other sport, the NBA’s popularity extends to fans’ relationships with players. And as the historically popular outgoing generation of stars trickles out of the league, and the media debates TV ratings, competitive balance, and the “face of the league,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst offers a different perspective on why the league’s connection to…