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The line uses self-deprecation to make a simple point, he is much more comfortable in one sport than another. It also reads as a friendly way of acknowledging that status or confidence in one arena does not carry over everywhere. It lands in a casual setting, especially when someone is teasing themselves about a skill gap in front of family or colleagues.
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Originally said in English.
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About Gary Bettman
American sports executive
Gary Bruce Bettman is an American sports executive, born in 1952, best known as the commissioner of the National Hockey League. He has held that role since February 1, 1993, making him one of the longest-serving league leaders in North American professional sports. Before joining the NHL, Bettman was a senior vice president and general counsel for the National Basketball Association. He studied at Cornell University and New York University School of Law, and was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018.
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