big j 33
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That's quite a large gap we've closed.. If a deal isn't done by Monday then I think we're locked out til January, though.
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Originally Posted by Big J 33
That's quite a large gap we've closed.. If a deal isn't done by Monday then I think we're locked out til January, though.
Originally Posted by Big J 33
That's quite a large gap we've closed.. If a deal isn't done by Monday then I think we're locked out til January, though.
@Amareisreal
Amar'e Stoudemire
Met with the NBA owners today, made no progress. We as players are a lot smarter then they think. We are prepared to boycott. #StandProud
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@Amareisreal
Amar'e Stoudemire
Met with the NBA owners today, made no progress. We as players are a lot smarter then they think. We are prepared to boycott. #StandProud
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Boycotting a lockout huh?Originally Posted by d3simet
@Amareisreal
Amar'e Stoudemire
Met with the NBA owners today, made no progress. We as players are a lot smarter then they think. We are prepared to boycott. #StandProud
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Boycotting a lockout huh?Originally Posted by d3simet
@Amareisreal
Amar'e Stoudemire
Met with the NBA owners today, made no progress. We as players are a lot smarter then they think. We are prepared to boycott. #StandProud
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I don't understand this argument at all. It makes sense logically and I'm sure that's what the owners are banking on. I'm sure there are plenty of players that live a reckless lifestyle BUT these aren't guys making minimum wage that should be living paycheck to paycheck. The owners and the union KNEW this lockout was coming for almost 2 years now. The union spoke to the players and supposedly helped them prepare. They told them to save money, they created a fund. If the players start breaking down after missing a paycheck or two, they deserve to get strongarmed by the owners. For the guys that really can't afford to miss checks, they should be overseas playing ball. Even a cheap deal over there (100k), is more than enough if you're really struggling.Originally Posted by dmbrhs
When all the non-stars in the league start missing paychecks. That will get the ball rolling a lot faster. Reality hasn't sunk in for the players yet. Once they miss a month or two of checks, they'll come crawling back (and for a much worse deal). For every guy that can afford to miss a season (or hell, two or three months), there are ten guys in the league who can't.Originally Posted by N ll K 3
I'm officially beginning to accept 'no season' as a real possibility.
If these knuckleheads can't come to an agreement now, what makes you think they will in a month or 2?
I don't understand this argument at all. It makes sense logically and I'm sure that's what the owners are banking on. I'm sure there are plenty of players that live a reckless lifestyle BUT these aren't guys making minimum wage that should be living paycheck to paycheck. The owners and the union KNEW this lockout was coming for almost 2 years now. The union spoke to the players and supposedly helped them prepare. They told them to save money, they created a fund. If the players start breaking down after missing a paycheck or two, they deserve to get strongarmed by the owners. For the guys that really can't afford to miss checks, they should be overseas playing ball. Even a cheap deal over there (100k), is more than enough if you're really struggling.Originally Posted by dmbrhs
When all the non-stars in the league start missing paychecks. That will get the ball rolling a lot faster. Reality hasn't sunk in for the players yet. Once they miss a month or two of checks, they'll come crawling back (and for a much worse deal). For every guy that can afford to miss a season (or hell, two or three months), there are ten guys in the league who can't.Originally Posted by N ll K 3
I'm officially beginning to accept 'no season' as a real possibility.
If these knuckleheads can't come to an agreement now, what makes you think they will in a month or 2?
Yep.Originally Posted by N ll K 3
The players can't be that stupid, though.
I can't see D-Fish and these guys accepting even a crappier deal months down the line.
I honestly would enjoy the players taking a stand versus this greed by the owners and sitting out the season if it comes to that. The owners are really trying to screw the players big time with this deal.
Yep.Originally Posted by N ll K 3
The players can't be that stupid, though.
I can't see D-Fish and these guys accepting even a crappier deal months down the line.
I honestly would enjoy the players taking a stand versus this greed by the owners and sitting out the season if it comes to that. The owners are really trying to screw the players big time with this deal.
We're talking about a league (and sports in general) where guys make tens of millions and go broke because of irresponsibility. You're putting a lot of faith in a lot of people to be able to handle themselves. trust me, guys will be sweating once a couple months of checks aren't rolling in. Not saying everyone, obviously, but enough to swing momentum.Originally Posted by mgrand15
I don't understand this argument at all. It makes sense logically and I'm sure that's what the owners are banking on. I'm sure there are plenty of players that live a reckless lifestyle BUT these aren't guys making minimum wage that should be living paycheck to paycheck. The owners and the union KNEW this lockout was coming for almost 2 years now. The union spoke to the players and supposedly helped them prepare. They told them to save money, they created a fund. If the players start breaking down after missing a paycheck or two, they deserve to get strongarmed by the owners. For the guys that really can't afford to miss checks, they should be overseas playing ball. Even a cheap deal over there (100k), is more than enough if you're really struggling.Originally Posted by dmbrhs
When all the non-stars in the league start missing paychecks. That will get the ball rolling a lot faster. Reality hasn't sunk in for the players yet. Once they miss a month or two of checks, they'll come crawling back (and for a much worse deal). For every guy that can afford to miss a season (or hell, two or three months), there are ten guys in the league who can't.Originally Posted by N ll K 3
I'm officially beginning to accept 'no season' as a real possibility.
If these knuckleheads can't come to an agreement now, what makes you think they will in a month or 2?
We're talking about a league (and sports in general) where guys make tens of millions and go broke because of irresponsibility. You're putting a lot of faith in a lot of people to be able to handle themselves. trust me, guys will be sweating once a couple months of checks aren't rolling in. Not saying everyone, obviously, but enough to swing momentum.Originally Posted by mgrand15
I don't understand this argument at all. It makes sense logically and I'm sure that's what the owners are banking on. I'm sure there are plenty of players that live a reckless lifestyle BUT these aren't guys making minimum wage that should be living paycheck to paycheck. The owners and the union KNEW this lockout was coming for almost 2 years now. The union spoke to the players and supposedly helped them prepare. They told them to save money, they created a fund. If the players start breaking down after missing a paycheck or two, they deserve to get strongarmed by the owners. For the guys that really can't afford to miss checks, they should be overseas playing ball. Even a cheap deal over there (100k), is more than enough if you're really struggling.Originally Posted by dmbrhs
When all the non-stars in the league start missing paychecks. That will get the ball rolling a lot faster. Reality hasn't sunk in for the players yet. Once they miss a month or two of checks, they'll come crawling back (and for a much worse deal). For every guy that can afford to miss a season (or hell, two or three months), there are ten guys in the league who can't.Originally Posted by N ll K 3
I'm officially beginning to accept 'no season' as a real possibility.
If these knuckleheads can't come to an agreement now, what makes you think they will in a month or 2?