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title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: This is what kids want to see. You see…"
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#  This is what kids want to see. You see these Playstations…

![“This is what kids want to see. You see these Playstations, they scoring 50 and 60 with one player, that's what they want to see on TV and I don't go with that.” quote by Gary Payton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ee/gary-payton-4951_go_this-is-what-kids-want-to-see-you-see-th_2912090.png)   [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ee/gary-payton-4951_go_this-is-what-kids-want-to-see-you-see-th_2912090.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ee/gary-payton-4951_go_this-is-what-kids-want-to-see-you-see-th_2912090.png)

> “This is what kids want to see. You see these Playstations, they scoring 50 and 60 with one player, that's what they want to see on TV and I don't go with that.”

[Gary Payton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-payton/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Kids are drawn to flashy, high‑scoring gameplay on TV, but that focus can be shallow and neglect deeper appreciation of the sport.

**In simple terms:** Kids like flashy scores, not depth.

Key Takeaway

Encourage viewing quality play over flashy stats.

Themes

sports media influence youth culture

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

observational critical

When to use this quote

- watching games with family
- coaching youth
- analyzing strategy

Key Concepts

spectacle attention economy skill development

Questions to Reflect On

- How can we balance entertainment with education in sports broadcasting?
- What values should we teach young fans?

A Different Perspective

Prioritizing spectacle may diminish appreciation for teamwork and fundamentals.

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