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[buschfan04]

It got everybody’s attention. For how long who knows but they got people’s attention. I’d say it’s a successful start. Other sports reacted. Players know they have the power. States know this could happen anytime now. Owners are billionaires the low level players would hurt more then them.

 

[dman14]

good to see dame in good spirits

 

[moonman818]

The players talked, aired their grievances, and raised awareness... I'd support however they wanna move from here.

 

[kingfoamnyc]

CJ McCollum said a lot of dudes are living paycheck to paycheck and a decision like this doesn't make him seen any less credible.

 

[B Sox]

i kinda wanted the season to end just to make a statement but i knew lebron didnt want to miss out on another ring...

Back to doing this again...

 

[amitt5504]

This doesnt make sense but i guess. It aint like players arent getting paid, their salary doesnt include the playoffs and the NBA pays them

 

[KHUFU]

i kinda wanted the season to end just to make a statement but i knew lebron didnt want to miss out on another ring...

Again, I am certain that being Black, then having Black sons and a Daughter, means much more than a ring for LeBron.

 

[friscostylez]

CJ McCollum said a lot of dudes are living paycheck to paycheck and a decision like this doesn't make him seen any less credible.

even before CJ went on record, everybody already knows how the athletes bankruptcy stats look

 

[baik]

still proud of these men. Keep pushing

 

[ill steelo]

CJ McCollum said a lot of dudes are living paycheck to paycheck and a decision like this doesn't make him seen any less credible.

Financial illiteracy plagues Americans at all income levels unfortunately.

 

[Kinfolk]

You guys realize that the players’ reasons for sitting out weren’t so much with the league and more with what’s going on outside of the league in society right?

It’s no surprise that they’re resuming play.

The owners were probably like “look- we’ve got agreements for guaranteed money with most of you, do you guys want to terminate these contracts and have to pay back portions of what we’ve already paid you dating back to the very beginning of the season? Do you also want to scrap the current CBA and entertain a potentially prolonged work stoppage where you earn $0 and when we finally do reach an agreement salaries as a whole will be drastically lower because we don’t know when the pandemic will end and we can’t count on Gate revenue?”

No players were going to say yes to that.

I’m not disappointed in the players at all. They have contractual obligations and a small window to maximize their earnings. I appreciate their efforts, but their hands are tied.

 

[don ramon]

smh

 

[HIM]

I was trying not to be cynical and really wanted the players to follow through. Not gonna blame them, but wish everything could have been handled without the leaks.

 

[wavycrocket]

So....the reports from last night were indeed bs . I already know how that went.

 

[Upptempo]

It wouldn't surprise me if the owners didn't budge and made it clear if they don't play by a certain date they'd just cancel the season on their own and cancel whatever money they're owed going forward. We know the owners are full of MAGA types

 

[BIG FISH]

Even after it was reported the Lakers voted to boycott dudes still doing that lmao

 

[MVP]

So....the reports from last night were indeed bs . I already know how that went.

Sounds like the money ended up talking in the end. The CBA ramifications with the rest of the rank and file players and majority ended up winning.

 

[casper90403]

good to see dame in good spirits

this is what its all about right here

 

[nick.]

Let's check in on the NFL

 

[nomadicsole21]

CJ McCollum said a lot of dudes are living paycheck to paycheck and a decision like this doesn't make him seen any less credible.

I was gonna say that contract obligations and all that were probably in jeopardy so they ended up having a change of heart for the guys that aren't making as much. Odd thing to say because they are still making a ton of money but its sad to see that at the end of the day money talks.

 

[HIM]

Let's check in on the NFL

I gotta see the full quote. Arians doesn’t strike me as the type, but I could very well be wrong.

-edit-

The full quote is even worse. **** him and the NFL

 

[casper90403]

Financial illiteracy plagues Americans at all income levels unfortunately.

and sometimes even more with athletes. So many hands coming at them from all directions.

 

[Zo gif]

Capitalism is undefeated

 

[amitt5504]

Let's check in on the NFL

Nope lol

 

[nick.]

I gotta see the full quote. Arians doesn’t strike me as the type, but I could very well be wrong.