LeBron James offers theory for declining NBA ratings: 'We gotta do something'

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It's no secret the NBA is facing an uphill battle.

The league's declining ratings have stretched far beyond just the first week and have continued as Christmas Day, normally an NBA spectacle, approaches.

Many reasons have been tossed around as to why ratings are down, but the common suggestion is that the regular season is becoming a lot like what the All-Star Game has been recently.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures to a teammate during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. (John E. Sokolowski/Imagn Images)

In recent years, the midseason contest has become full of deep 3-pointers, uncontested dunks and almost zero defense. Now, we are seeing a record pace of 3-pointers made, missed and taken in general, all while a lack of defense has become apparent.

This year, the NBA All-Star Game will be a four-team tournament the league hopes will add some competitive juice.

LeBron James admitted "the last couple of years have not been a great All-Star Game," but he knows the NBA faces bigger issues, and the 3-pointer might be largely to blame.

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during a game against the Utah Jazz Dec. 1, 2024, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. (Jamie Sabau/NBAE via Getty Images)

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"Listen, it's a bigger conversation. It's not just the All-Star Game, it's our game in general. Our game, there's a lot of f---ing threes being shot. So it's a bigger conversation than just the All-Star Game," James said Thursday.

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