NBA star James Worthy played with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, two of the game’s biggest legends. But he thinks the game today is more competitive.

The 62-year-old former player for the Los Angeles “Showtime” Lakers won three titles with the team. He believes that the NBA now has more “parity” and “small market” teams doing well than ever before.

James Worthy said that the NBA is more fair now than it was when he played.

4Worthy believes the Lakers can win the title this season

The U.S. Sun interviewed former seven-time NBA All-star, now a Spectrum Sports Lakers analyst, during Metta World Peace’s inaugural golf charity event about the NBA season and how players today compare to previous generations.In 936 games, Worthy averaged 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and three assists with the Lakers in 12 seasons, helping them win championships.The NBA was less global when he played, and minor markets struggled to compete with the Lakers, Chicago Bulls, and Boston Celtics.Worthy said the NBA’s skill has transformed the landscape.NBA is prospering. It’s a different game than mine, but it’s developed tenfold, so it’s exciting. “Conference parity is good. “Teams from Memphis and Denver are emerging globally, as are smaller markets.”It’s expanded beyond my expectations. Contests are good. Now, the NBA is good. Worth told The Sun it’s early.He listed seven teams with a chance to win a title this season but remained loyal to the Lakers.I trust our Lakers. Okay.If fit. If healthy, we can play with anyone.Boston’s is great. Denver’s fine. Milwaukee will improve. Phoenix Suns. Many good teams exist. “I could mention 7–8 teams. The playoffs are different because you have a squad for seven games, aren’t traveling, and are healthy. The rubber meets the road. For me “Worthy.However, Worthy thinks the NBA may benefit from hand-checking on defense and longer college careers. Example: Lakers guard Austin Reaves.New NBA player Reaves played four years at Oklahoma and was ready to contribute.”The game was complex for a long time. On Oscar Robinson and Kareem’s show, the game didn’t alter from the 1950s to the 1980s. “I didn’t think it changed until guys came out of school more often and didn’t have Austin Reaves’ skills. A four-yearer.That improved the game’s entertainment. Breathing on someone is impossible. “Good defense, hand checks. From grade school, it was taught. I have no idea what happened. What happened? “Worthy said.The Eastern Conference is competitive as the NBA season enters its quarterfinals. Celtics have best record but are three games ahead of fifth-place Indiana pacer and five games ahead of eighth-place Cleveland Cavaliers. At the top of the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves are striving to stay on top while numerous teams bаttle for the top slot. Nikola Jokic plays for the Denver NuggetsWorthy won three NBA titles with the Lakers