Hi,
I'm starting out with an apology.
I'm sorry, I just can't feel bad for the big boys of the NBA right now. What a bunch of brats.
They can throw a ball through a hoop and jump 18' in the air. Great, but is it worth millions and millions of dollars to be able to do this feat? I think not. I'm a b-ball fan. I have no idea why I like watching basketball. Maybe it's jealousy over being so small while they are just the opposite of my stature. I am impressed that they can coordinate any body that big and make what they do look graceful at all. Is it priceless? Not in my mind.
As the league and the players bicker over who gets what size slice of the pie, the whole meal is disappearing. Greed has taken over and no one is getting anything. Today there was an article in the Wall Street Journal about what the players are doing to fill their time and pockets since there is no series happening. One guy is doing a documentary on how badly men are dressing lately (does he see what Dennis Rodman has worn on a good day?) Another player was on "Family Feud" duking it out over the top 3 answers about orange foods. I'd feel sorry for these boys if I didn't know that over the last few years of their careers they made more money than most people make in a life time of real work. Maybe while they are off picketing the owners they should be taking courses in money management and fiscal responsibility.
The season is shot for this year and now they are saying that 2011-2012 probably won't happen either. I'm fine with that, except it affects so many other jobs like the arenas that have to fill the empty space. Hotdog sales will probably slump. T-shirt venders are going to need to dump inventory. Will Nike cut down production of basketball shoes in sizes 18 to 26? I bet they will. The tough economy is going to get a lot tougher. Now what will all those unemployed big boys do with no income and a life style of living large? There is not a lot of call for tall Santas in the mall or over-sized elves. Will we need to hold a tag day for Kobe?
On the up side think of all the money that could be re-directed into education or health or safety issues around the country since we won't be spending it on basketball tickets. I know that isn't going to happen, but it's a thought.
xox
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