Noc2RnaLxCrU Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 What a bummer I just found out that they might not have a season for NBA this year, damn.. I guess too many players in the NBA are asking for alot of money again.. this is very dissapointing. I was already looking forward to see some basketball this winter but i guess it won't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDevil6193 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Yep that sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CletusP Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Lolwut? Greedy Bastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDR Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I'm disappointed too. I was looking forward to see the Sacramento Kings this season. Ah well, there's always NBA 2k12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 that blows, but there's always going to be "The Olympic Basketball" With all the top star's playing in it for Team USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60Seconds Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 It's ridiculous, they aren't a public worker fighting for the $10 an hour than they make, these are greedy bastards that make millions and they are asking for more and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.jiggles Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Sucks for the small guys working in the stands, selling food, the mascots, and etc. Players dont want to lose money and owners dont want to lose money, big-market teams vs small-market teams the entire thing is a mess. People following the lockout knew the NBA season was likely gone since 2 weeks ago, and it sucks D: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus2 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 The big disagreement is over the profit/revenue sharing between players and owners. There's been a bunch of proposals like 49-51 in favor of the owners and 51-49 in favor of the players. It's all stupid though. They're cancelling games which the FANS go to, and pay to watch, and that's exactly whos money they're fighting over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelloImKevin Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 w.e theres always 2k12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenRanger Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 LOOK AT ALL THESE FUCKS I HAVE!!! WHERE'S BASEBALL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizon Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 LOOK AT ALL THESE FUCKS I HAVE!!! WHERE'S BASEBALL? Baseball sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttaM Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 It's ridiculous, they aren't a public worker fighting for the $10 an hour than they make, these are greedy bastards that make millions and they are asking for more and more. That's not entirely true. The league minimum salary is around 600k. Also, the average athlete's career is just 5-7 years in length. You hear about the star players who sign these huge contracts but a majority of the league doesn't even come close to that. Those major players are also making money from their endorsement deals, whereas players who aren't superstars do not. I'm sure someone like yourself who makes 7 figures a year and can continue to do so for the rest of his life doesn't recognize that someone who makes 7 figures for less than 10 years is still called a "greedy bastard". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3dm0nd Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 i think its a shame in a way that a sport should lose a season due to greed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 money is the root to all evil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60Seconds Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 That's not entirely true. The league minimum salary is around 600k. Also, the average athlete's career is just 5-7 years in length. You hear about the star players who sign these huge contracts but a majority of the league doesn't even come close to that. Those major players are also making money from their endorsement deals, whereas players who aren't superstars do not. I'm sure someone like yourself who makes 7 figures a year and can continue to do so for the rest of his life doesn't recognize that someone who makes 7 figures for less than 10 years is still called a "greedy bastard". I'm sorry but 600k is a lot of money. I make 7 figures a year, yeah, but I actually do something that helps people and makes neighborhoods better. What does the NBA do for people? All they do is instill false hope that everyone can be a star. These commissioners don't know how to deal with unions. I had a problem recently with a union refusing to work at one of my company's construction sites because apparently 10 dollars over minimum isn't enough for them. Well, I went and fired them all. They tried their inflatable rat shit, I had someone accidentally run over the pump with a truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linoleum Knive Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Basketball is the second worst team sport, only ahead of Hockey. Good riddance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttaM Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm sorry but 600k is a lot of money. I make 7 figures a year, yeah, but I actually do something that helps people and makes neighborhoods better. What does the NBA do for people? All they do is instill false hope that everyone can be a star. These commissioners don't know how to deal with unions. I had a problem recently with a union refusing to work at one of my company's construction sites because apparently 10 dollars over minimum isn't enough for them. Well, I went and fired them all. They tried their inflatable rat shit, I had someone accidentally run over the pump with a truck. Did you read my argument? 600k over 5-7 years(that's assuming a player making the minimum salary even stays in the league that long) is not a lot compared to 7 figures over 30+ years working for the same company. Like someone said in this thread, the NBA provides jobs for arena workers for the winter season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus2 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Like someone said in this thread, the NBA provides jobs for arena workers for the winter season. Not to mention the amount of community service the players and staff put into their communities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4ithl3ss Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Good, maybe they'll fucking realize that when they actually have a job that works sucks. Maybe then they'll go back to playing sports for only a few million a year, tough break for them man, how can anyone live off of multiple millions of dollars every year? Oh wait that's right, there are kids in Africa living off of a dollar a week, I guess it's possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox* Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 MORE TIME FOR HOCKEY .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60Seconds Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Did you read my argument? 600k over 5-7 years(that's assuming a player making the minimum salary even stays in the league that long) is not a lot compared to 7 figures over 30+ years working for the same company. Like someone said in this thread, the NBA provides jobs for arena workers for the winter season. Well that is the career they chose. Your argument is valid with the arena workers though, but they should have a separate union. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.jiggles Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) Basketball is the second worst team sport, only ahead of Hockey. Good riddance. GTFO what do you watch baseball !!!!!! Did you read my argument? 600k over 5-7 years(that's assuming a player making the minimum salary even stays in the league that long) is not a lot compared to 7 figures over 30+ years working for the same company. Like someone said in this thread, the NBA provides jobs for arena workers for the winter season. Edited November 1, 2011 by Dr.jiggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linoleum Knive Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 GTFO what do you watch baseball !!!!!! College football son. Watched Baseball till the Red Sox collapse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3dm0nd Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 basketball players are way too overrated though sure I will agree that Lebron has talent but making news specials to announce a team change and everything that got caught up with that like wtf dude no need for that. along with most of these guys do community service or donate a small amount to charities to boost their image I would like to see someone play the game for their passion not the greed in salaries. Yes, it is their job but if they don' t like making a few million less for doing the same things they've been doing then try something else no need for this bullshit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillin Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Yes, it is their job but if they don' t like making a few million less for doing the same things they've been doing then try something else no need for this bullshit Anyone who wouldn't fight for a "few million" is an idiot. The players and coaches are the ones putting on the show(and are the only one anyone gives two fucks about), and they want a certain cut of the profit regardless of how much they are already making. It'd be the same as a white collar company growing huge due to the hard work of their employees and then not giving them their fair share of that growth. If these guys played purely for the love of the sport, I'm pretty sure most of them wouldn't be in the NBA to begin with. Fuck the fans. It's fan's rabid consumerism that is causing this problem in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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