they have agents, they can be away for 2 weeks or so and not miss any FA action. and business options, really? what is this, the NBE? National Basketball Entertainment.LTrain23 wrote: Who is hitting the clubs?
A lot of these players are going to be very busy this year, I mean, it is one of the biggest FA off seasons in the history of the NBA.
Another thing, if a player wants to explore business options, like filming movies, during the summer, then so be it. It's not under contract to perform in the Worlds.
I mean seriously? it's the WORLDS!
so it's no longer about the basketball, but the $$$? gotcha.SQ_Crazies wrote: No, it's called capitalizing on your fame because you can't play when you're 50 and enjoy the standard of living that 20 million dollars a year brings...
well said. My thoughts exactlyKnightXC1 wrote: Colangelo is making sure that what happened years ago in 2004 and 2006 doesn't happen ever again and we get embarassed by Puerto Rico, get a bronze in the Olympics and 6th in the Worlds. He knows that it isn't about picking all the best players, but about picking the right ones who will play together. It's also why he told guys when they signed up that he wants a three year committment from everyone so they can't come and go as they please. If someone blows off the Worlds, they should in no way be guaranteed a spot in the Olympics. It's sad that our players don't value these events to represent their country the way players of other countries do. Let's not forget that even with our best players in 2008, Spain nearly beat us in the finals and it took some big, big plays to make sure we hung on.
Being a free agent is not a good enough excuse to skip out on this. Free agency begins July 1st and most of those big names will be signed in 2 weeks or less. The tournament doesn't start until August 28th so that excuse doesn't fly, at least for me. They will probably head to Turkey around the 2nd week of August so even for players who go to the Finals this year, they have almost all of June, all of July, and part of August until this. Unless they are getting married, are hurt, or have some family type thing, they should be there.
dont forget about great leadershipKnightXC1 wrote: Colangelo is making sure that what happened years ago in 2004 and 2006 doesn't happen ever again and we get embarassed by Puerto Rico, get a bronze in the Olympics and 6th in the Worlds. He knows that it isn't about picking all the best players, but about picking the right ones who will play together. It's also why he told guys when they signed up that he wants a three year committment from everyone so they can't come and go as they please. If someone blows off the Worlds, they should in no way be guaranteed a spot in the Olympics. It's sad that our players don't value these events to represent their country the way players of other countries do. Let's not forget that even with our best players in 2008, Spain nearly beat us in the finals and it took some big, big plays to make sure we hung on.
Being a free agent is not a good enough excuse to skip out on this. Free agency begins July 1st and most of those big names will be signed in 2 weeks or less. The tournament doesn't start until August 28th so that excuse doesn't fly, at least for me. They will probably head to Turkey around the 2nd week of August so even for players who go to the Finals this year, they have almost all of June, all of July, and part of August until this. Unless they are getting married, are hurt, or have some family type thing, they should be there.
well we already saw what happens without kobesleeper wrote: If Lebron isn't on the Olympic team, they will not medal. Not just win gold, they will NOT medal, and you can take that to the bank.
