Arguments in the NBA
Introduction
Some famous NBA players and experts are angry. They are arguing about the games and their skills.
Main Body
Jaylen Brown plays for the Boston Celtics. He says the referees are not fair. He thinks the referees help other players. A news man, Dan Patrick, says the referees are fair. Draymond Green and Charles Barkley are also fighting. Barkley says the Golden State Warriors are old and not good now. Green says Barkley was not a good player in Houston. Nick Wright says Barkley was better than Green. Finally, Draymond Green argued with Austin Rivers. Green said his coach did not help him. Rivers says Green is not a top star. Rivers wants to play a game one-on-one against Green.
Conclusion
Players and old stars still argue about who is the best and if the rules are fair.
Learning
💡 Focus: Talking about Opinions
When we want to say what we think, we use these simple 'opinion' words:
- Says Used for speaking (Example: Jaylen Brown says...)
- Thinks Used for ideas in the head (Example: He thinks the referees...)
🛠️ Comparing People (Simple Patterns)
To say someone is 'more' or 'less' than another person, look at these patterns from the text:
Pattern A: Better than
Person A + is better than + Person B
Barkley was better than Green.
Pattern B: Not as good as
Person A + is not good (compared to others)
Warriors are not good now.
📝 Quick Word List
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fair | Right / Honest |
| Argue | To fight with words |
| Star | A very famous/good player |