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Old 15 November 2011, 07:11 AM   #1
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Nba

I hope the whole season get cancelled
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/N...disband-111411
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Old 15 November 2011, 07:15 AM   #2
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The last time I watched a basketball game was about 20 years ago when someone gave me some free Knicks tickets at MSG. I wont miss the game at all.
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Old 15 November 2011, 07:20 AM   #3
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Old 15 November 2011, 11:34 AM   #4
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How many innings do they play again??
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Old 15 November 2011, 11:39 AM   #5
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I still miss pro basketball.......thank the game gods for college basketball.
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Old 15 November 2011, 01:00 PM   #6
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I still miss pro basketball.......thank the game gods for college basketball.
Really....what am I going to watch in feb - may
I have been going to about 6/7 Suns games a year for 20+ years
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Old 15 November 2011, 07:36 AM   #7
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I do too. it amazes me that the words "unfair," "harsh," "due process," and "charade" are being thrown around when a handful of "men" are trying to figure out how to split up over $4 billion dollars. Although if you read some of these tweets from the players, its no doubt they can't come to an agreement: http://nba-point-forward.si.com/2011...fer/?hpt=hp_t1

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Old 15 November 2011, 08:15 AM   #8
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I remember Latrell Sprewel said "NO THANKS" to the Bucks for $21M for 3 years. He said that he has family to feed.

No NBA team hired him to play that year and after and after. Then I read it in the news that he was filing for bankcruptcy and put his house into forclosure. Go figure.
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Old 16 November 2011, 01:40 AM   #9
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[QUOTE=conrail;2869561]I do too. it amazes me that the words "unfair," "harsh," "due process," and "charade" are being thrown around when a handful of "men" are trying to figure out how to split up over $4 billion dollars. Although if you read some of these tweets from the players, its no doubt they can't come to an agreement: http://nba-point-forward.si.com/2011...fer/?hpt=hp_t1

I agree. Who cares about a league that is so out of touch (especially the players) with their fans? I'll watch plenty of college ball and enjoy it more than the NBA.
Btw, the last time I enjoyed the NBA was when Miami lost in the finals. Now that was enjoyable!
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Old 16 November 2011, 03:13 AM   #10
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Btw, the last time I enjoyed the NBA was when Miami lost in the finals. Now that was enjoyable!
Well, they have not play an NBA game since then.
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Old 16 November 2011, 04:30 AM   #11
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who cares.....the players should get down everyday and thank god they can jump or they would be parking cars somewhere

If I'm not mistaken Hockey players took a pretty good pay cut about 3 or 4 years ago and the game continues on

It should not take $500 for a family of 4 to go to any sporting event and watch guys "dog" it on a Tuesday night in February
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Old 16 November 2011, 04:43 AM   #12
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who cares.....the players should get down everyday and thank god they can jump or they would be parking cars somewhere

If I'm not mistaken Hockey players took a pretty good pay cut about 3 or 4 years ago and the game continues on

It should not take $500 for a family of 4 to go to any sporting event and watch guys "dog" it on a Tuesday night in February
That has really annoyed me over the years. Prices for all sporting events are out of hand. The fans in all sports are willing to pay big bucks to go watch these games but honestly is it worth a whole weeks salary to take your family. That is an avg. American families aalry mind you. I think it would be great if fans of all sports revolted and stood some ground on how ridiculous sports salaries etc have gotten. The price to watch all pro sports has gotten out of hand. I am a big sports fan but I rarely go to live games unless I get a great deal or my wife's boss ends up giving me Yankee tickets.
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Old 15 November 2011, 01:17 PM   #13
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The arrogance of David Stern ruined the NBA for me a long time ago.
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Old 15 November 2011, 02:45 PM   #14
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Too bad regular guys (vendors and such) will lose out on their regular potential income by cancelling the season. Just millionaires fighting with billionaires. Sad really
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Old 15 November 2011, 11:36 PM   #15
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Too bad regular guys (vendors and such) will lose out on their regular potential income by cancelling the season. Just millionaires fighting with billionaires. Sad really
Well said.
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Old 16 November 2011, 07:22 AM   #16
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Too bad regular guys (vendors and such) will lose out on their regular potential income by cancelling the season. Just millionaires fighting with billionaires. Sad really
Sadly, you are completely correct Marcus. The affect of no NBA for one season will have tremendous consequences on an already troubled economy. Many individuals and small businesses depend on these games for income.
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Old 15 November 2011, 02:46 PM   #17
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I lost all interest several years ago. It might be time to start watching hockey. Go coyotes!
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Old 15 November 2011, 11:42 PM   #18
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it's annoying, yes, and sad for the little guy, as marcus said above, but what i find amusing is all the negative press about what's being done to "the game".....pro sport work stoppages are common and each time the sport comes back. in the end, the quality of the game wins out.
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Old 16 November 2011, 12:10 AM   #19
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it's annoying, yes, and sad for the little guy, as marcus said above, but what i find amusing is all the negative press about what's being done to "the game".....pro sport work stoppages are common and each time the sport comes back. in the end, the quality of the game wins out.
I tend to agree. Once this is all finally resolved most fdans will forget this even happened in a year or two. I do find these work stoppages annoying though and the amoutn of money these players are paid (even league minimum) is a bundle of money and they should be happy they have the athletic ability that affords them such a great lifestyle.
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Old 16 November 2011, 04:39 AM   #20
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I have zero interest in the NBA. I have played and enjoy sports. College hoops are great, The NBA is some seriously over payed lucky men. I side with the owners is just about every work stoppage. This one is no different. I have not watched an NBA game in years and I rather like watching sports center with out the NBA highlights.
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Old 16 November 2011, 05:07 AM   #21
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I love watching how the owner/worker dynamic changes in an industry where the workers really have a fair level of weight to throw around.
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Old 16 November 2011, 07:12 AM   #23
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I could care less if they never play again. Having said that, I hate it for the stadium employees, etc.....the common everyday worker just trying to make ends meet. I feel for them but not for the players. Never for the players.
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