Matt Barnes: "NBA Has Gotten So Soft Now"

By Glenn Erby
Lead Writer

Matt Barnes is regarded in some circles as an NBA tough guy.

Barnes has played the role of enforcer on some teams, and took to Twitter to remind everyone that the league has gotten soft.

Watching this Pistons v Celtics from 85.. Where u had to #REALLY foul some1 to hear the whistle. #NoFlopping #NoCharges (cont)

— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) August 6, 2013

You could hand check. Wat happened to that style of play? #REALHOOP!! The NBA is so soft now, but I guess u can say that bout all sports smh

— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) August 6, 2013

Of course the NBA is soft now.

Nobody wants to watch a 73-67 contest filled with hard fouls, a grind on offense, and terrible shooting percentages. Exciting NBA means an uptempo game, with no room for fouls or hand-checking.