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You're just happy being screwed over obviously.
As a long time fan who has supported the NBA and paid my hard earned money, the fact that there's no NBA this season just pisses me off.
I just think it's pathetic that greedy millionaires and billionaires can't come to an agreement over money.
Im quite upset when im wronged. I try hard not to **** anyone over. Ive failed here and there. But I try.
Im not holding some men I dont know responsible for my entertainment because I watch them play a sport...and buy tickets...and they do the exact same thing.
Im quite sure Derrick Rose buys ore Nba tickets than me and his family probably has more Bulls jerseys than I do(zero). And I suspect he bought a few of them.
Nothing either of us have ever done puts him in my debt.
I get upset at people for....personal issues. Or real wrong doing. Not a labor dispute over money that isnt mine. Im no more mad at the players and owners than I am at the writers for keeping Breaking Bad off the air for 2 years.
And for the record....
Im considering setting up some kinda....contest type thing on ISH.
Maybe make a new topic on charity and have it so anyone who donates at least 10 dollars to a charity who posts proof of it...is entered into a random drawing I will conduct on thanksgiving day to win a 50 dollar amazon gift card(they email them wit the code to use it).
So someones 10 dollars turns into 50....and a bunch of people the world over might get something out of it. Like...getting to live. And have clean water. And a meal.
A forum full of people hating on the rich for being greedy should have at least 10 people willingto give 10 dollars to people worse off than us right?
Id have to put some thought into that....
Thank you KBlaze for pointing out what all of us on the NBA forum can't realize-that NBA player salaries compared to our salaries have similar ratios as our salaries compared to poor people in Africa. Don't bitch about NBA players not doing "all they can do" because none of us are doing all we can do. Also thank you for inspiring me to donate to Nothing But Nets. And for the record, I am a college student, I pay my own tuition, room, and board, and I work two jobs and 30 hours a week while in school to pay for it. So no I don't have a bunch of extra money lying around. So hopefully this will convince someone else who doesn't think they can to donate a few dollars.
From the way the players have talked, it seems like you still owe them for having the privilege of being a fan for 20 years, Kblaze8855.
Id give scottie Pippen a buck or two if he were really like...homeless broke.
[QUOTE=tpols].. me as a student I have 50 dollars in my savings account and thousands in debt. How am I supposed to help others in a less fortunate position than me? I do community service right now and I did it in HS. Other than that I cant really contribute much more.[/QUOTE]
You still do more then most, so be proud and know that you are setting a good example for others. I need to punch myself at times to remember it is time to give and not cry about things I do not have, like right now, a new car. I spend too much time saying "This charity can not be trusted, i'll save the money for something I can trust more so I know the money will reach its destination"... sigh..
I agree with the rest of your post.
This article points out some estimates on what the NBA does for local business:
[url]http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/dish/201111/south-floridas-eye-popping-economic-hoops-losses[/url]
Seems Miami may end up 200 million short just off not having the Heat....
[QUOTE]Economists tell CBS Miami that South Florida may suffer $200 million in losses if there is no pro basketball this year. Need an example of the shortfall? CBS reports parking near the American Airlines Arena is now going for three bucks.
And the lockout will do major damage to other cities, too.
In Cleveland, WOIO reports up to 35 percent of downtown restaurants' annual revenue comes from NBA games.
Portland says no Blazers games translates to a $59 million hit, Oklahoma City claims it will lose $60 million if Kevin Durant doesn't play, and Tony Parker's Spurs are worth an astonishing $90 million to the businesses of San Antonio.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]Tourists like Duran Minkler are wandering looking for something to do.
“If the Miami Heat were playing tonight would you be going to the game?” CBS4 David Sutta asked Minkler.
Minkler responded “Absolutely the best trio in the league, Bosh, Dwyane Wade, King LeBron, I’d totally go.”
But with no games the only place he’s going is back to his hotel.
The lockout becoming a washout for not just fans but the service industry.
“These guys want to make more money, but they are totally messing with mine.” Chris Pereira-Ignacio, a bartender at the Doral Buffalo Wild Wings told us.
While Pereira may be miles from the American Airlines Arena, but the Heat playoff run last year meant a 12% increase in sales.
“Last year for the NBA it was crazy. It was full house at capacity it was great.”
That now appears to be gone.
Economists estimate the Miami Heat, and its trio of superstars, meant up 200 million dollars a year for our economy.
“We have 50-60 TVs in each restaurant, people are here to watch the games,” Buffalo Wild Wings franchise owner Seth de Kanter said.
When he heard the devastating news today he thought about the 200 employees working at his three restaurants. He’s hoping to avoid sending people home.
“Be creative,” said de Canter. Maybe spend a little more on marketing to try to let people know that we are here. We still have great service. We still have great food.”[/QUOTE]
They are keeping places open that otherwise may not be just off existing nearby.
I guess thats why they build arenas....
What you just posted, kblaze, should be reason to be upset that there's not a season. They're costing people who really depend on a season all that money. The players and owners have the luxury of being able to wait it out until one of the sides gets the deal they want. But now they're costing people their jobs and a lot of money and those people aren't making millions a year.
If someone comes and rains money down outside my house every day for 60 years and then...dont for 3 months...
They dont owe me money just because I decided to take advantage and make catching the rain the key to my survival.
The NBA has been business as usual all but 6 or 7 months of the last 60 years.
They dont owe the people who made money off the crowds they attract money when they work out their problems for a while.
Saying the NBA players or owners owe the fans is like saying George Lucas owes me another Star Wars because I liked the first 6
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[QUOTE=Kblaze8855]If someone comes and rains money down outside my house every day for 60 years and then...dont for 3 months...
They dont owe me money just because I decided to take advantage and make catching the rain the key to my survival.
The NBA has been business as usual all but 6 or 7 months of the last 60 years.
They dont owe the people who made money off the crowds they attract money when they work out their problems for a while.[/QUOTE]
What problems are the NBA players or owners going through? While people who depend on this money to get by are going to be hurt the most the NBA players and owners will still have millions and billions of dollars. There's absolutely no reason either side should be doing this right now. It's total BS.
[QUOTE=ConanRulesNBC]That's just not true.[/QUOTE]
I don't usually agree with BOOB, but he is 100% correct. The NBA doesn't owe any of us a damn thing.
[QUOTE=Sarcastic]I don't usually agree with BOOB, but he is 100% correct. The NBA doesn't owe any of us a damn thing.[/QUOTE]
We pay their salaries. So, yes, they do.