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NBA Jam
1 creator use or recommend it
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Last discussed May 25, 2026
Classic arcade basketball video game known for its over-the-top action
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How Do I Stop Wasting Time?
Cal Newport · May 25, 2026
How to Build Discipline in a Distracted World
Cal Newport · Apr 20, 2026
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Cal Newport
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Used for: Quick 5-10 minute distraction breaks from work
Praised: Opposite of addictive phone games, games take about 10 minutes
vs: Preferred over addictive stuff on phone
"We got an NBA Jam video game cabinet as part of the slow. I like because I work here a lot, I like to have things I can go and like get 5 minutes of distraction."
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"A lot of NBA jam. We got that. We got NBA jam arcade cabinet so that jump in, play a game. We're going to get good at that. I'm going to master tha..."
How to Build Discipline in a Distracted World
· Apr 20, 2026
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