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The repetitive nature of social media can be relaxing for some, but for others, notably athletes, it can be an unwelcome distraction.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is one of those that believes social media is doing more harm than good.

"I think we live a bit in the age of anxiety," said Silver during the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in March.

"I think part of it is a direct product of social media. I think those players we're talking about, what strikes me when I meet them, they're truly unhappy. This is not some show they're putting on ... a lot of these young men are genuinely unhappy."

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