2019 Offseason Thread

lebron23james said:

Nobody watches overseas basketball

When is the last time you caught a China league game? lol

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tlance said:

If the best players in the world were in it, people would watch.

But that isn’t the point.

You claim the league and the owners have all the power. They don’t.

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   Note: All players currently under contract in the NBA are required to have an "out" clause in their contract to return to the league after the lockout.

trojanfan12 said:

So did I.

Turned out to be the Taco Bell that I had for lunch.

But still, it was a feeling.

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TurnUpTheHeat said:

1. 
   Note: All players currently under contract in the NBA are required to have an "out" clause in their contract to return to the league after the lockout.

@tlance

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Wamu said:

Why did you have Taco Bell for lunch did you lose a bet?

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dtgold88 said:

One of those picks was anthony Bennett.....and the future pick(s) moved for Love were not #1. Neither of LAC is better than SGA. Forget about him? and wasn't Harrell a FA?

what should they have received per you? Be specific.

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lebron23james said:

Taco bell is delicious

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trojanfan12 said:

I'd also add that NBA players, even rank and file, are better equipped to handle a prolonged strike (as long as they've been a little bit smart with their money) than rank and file NFL players because they make more.

Imo, it would also be easier for a new professional basketball league to replace the NBA because the start up costs would be significantly less and they'd be able to bring NBA stars into the league immediately.

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lebron23james said:

Lakers feel the got "played" by Kawhi Leonard lol

Report: Lakers feel they got played in Kawhi Leonard pursuit

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tlance said:

If the best players in the world were in it, people would watch.

But that isn’t the point.

You claim the league and the owners have all the power. They don’t.

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WiggyRuss said:

they have the vast majority of it.

Do you know how many fans are not big time baskebtall fans? That like going to games for the atmosphere and to go out and the entertainment etc.

Not to mention that there are also plenty of fans that are fans of the team- and not of any player- now that is probably the LEAST important in the NBA but it is still a significant factor.

Plus there are still plenty, id say most of the league- of players that are stupid with their money.

The "governors" (what a fucking joke) prob. have the least amount of leverage than any other league, but some of the other leagues have some things going for them that the NBA doesnt as well.

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lebron23james said:

Plus how would that even work. Are the just going to roll up into NYC and buy a new stadium? How much would that land cost? Team planes, hotels, etc...There is a reason it hasn't happened.

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lebron23james said:

Plus how would that even work. Are the just going to roll up into NYC and buy a new stadium? How much would that land cost? Team planes, hotels, etc...There is a reason it hasn't happened.

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Wamu said:

There's a reason why Toxic Hell meal deals now come w/ rolls of toilet paper. That stuff's nasty.

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lebron23james said:

Kover to the Bucks, Good pickup...Lakers could have used a guy like that

Kyle Korver, Bucks Agree to 1-Year Contract Following Lakers, 76ers Rumors

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WiggyRuss said:

why would start up costs be less?

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lebron23james said:

But it tastes good. Name me one thing you have ever had from Taco bell that wasn't good? You can't, you lose, good day sir!

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