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caraher

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6. Can we stop calling whoever is best right now the GOAT?

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sat Jul 9, 2022, 05:40 PM

Jul 2022

Greatness is subjective, and in any sport there will be generational differences in what constitutes greatness. And sports evolve; cross-generational comparisons are fodder for endless debate in part because what a "fair" comparison is always subject to dispute.

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2022 Wimbledon: This Slam was a clear reminder the sport's GOATs are endangered [View all] marmar Jul 2022 OP

There'll be new GOATs. Cracklin Charlie Jul 2022 #1

A lot of good youngsters around; some with the potential for greatness. LoisB Jul 2022 #2

Agree. Cracklin Charlie Jul 2022 #4

I agree. I like seeing the next generation and trying to fathom who will rise and who will fade. LoisB Jul 2022 #5

Sure the game will live on.... marmar Jul 2022 #3

Can we stop calling whoever is best right now the GOAT? caraher Jul 2022 #6