The article critiques the language use of prominent sportswriters, specifically focusing on ESPN's Ramona Shelburne's flawed phrasing when discussing Russell Westbrook's warm-up routine. The author humorously points out the absurdity of using 'watched' in a scenario describing closing one's eyes. Additionally, they reflect on how better word choices could convey the intended message more effectively. This highlights a broader concern over the critical thinking and linguistic precision expected from sports journalists.
"You could probably spend the next few hours compiling a list of words that could be counted on to slot legibly into a sentence that begins, 'If you closed your eyes and...'."},{
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