GTA 6 Will Make Pro Athletes Perform Worse, NBA Star Says
Houston Rockets NBA player Steven Adams has jokingly predicted that professional sports leagues will experience a significant dip in quality during November 2024 when Grand Theft Auto 6 launches, as top athletes become distracted by the highly anticipated game.
In comments to the press, Adams suggested that the impact will be widespread across major sports leagues. “Look at the NFL, look at all the leagues, and watch them plummet. Just for the month of November, performance is gonna go down,” he said. The prediction extends beyond on-field performance, with Adams noting that supporting staff will also be affected, suggesting that coaching and scouting efforts will be “horrendous” during the same period.
Adams struck an optimistic note regarding the aftermath, indicating that athletic performance should normalize once players complete the game. “It should come back up though; most of the boys will get it done. Hopefully they finish the game,” he said, suggesting the performance dip will be temporary and limited to November.
While Adams made these comments with a humorous tone, his remarks highlight the cultural phenomenon surrounding GTA 6’s release. The game has generated significant anticipation in the gaming community, and Adams’ comments reflect broader recognition of its expected impact on popular culture and entertainment consumption. His tongue-in-cheek prediction underscores both the high expectations for the title and the widespread appeal it’s expected to have across demographics, including professional athletes.