NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

Meh, I actually don't think it'll threaten too much. I honestly don't see a mass exodus overseas. Even if there was a mass jump overseas for the lockout, we all know once the league starts up everyone will be on the first flight back.

[LionsFanNJ]

Damn all I ask is Deron not get hurt. But being a Net fan I expect the worst. Though I can see his reasoning behind wanting to play professional ball during the lockout

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[wwharton]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

I heard Turkey is trying to get Kobe Bryant to come play as well. If they get him, I'm willing to bet you that's not going to be it. I'm guessing that there will be more players. And I'm not just talking about the average players. I'm talking about some all-star guys. If LeBron jumps ship, call it a wrap. The NBA(unofficially) will be moving from North America to Europe/Asia.

I can see the owners loosing a lot of leverage if more players play overseas.

Kobe was threatening going overseas before... probably was mostly lip service, but I always thought he'd be the most likely high profile player to do it. With the mileage left on his body though, I doubt he'd risk it cutting down on the number of NBA minutes he has left.

[Drewski]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

Kobe was threatening going overseas before... probably was mostly lip service, but I always thought he'd be the most likely high profile player to do it. With the mileage left on his body though, I doubt he'd risk it cutting down on the number of NBA minutes he has left.

Kobe is an interesting beast.

He's got mileage, injuries, and age all against him (perhaps redundant but all valid). He's got a legacy already cemented. Addition by subtraction, the Lakers being swept in the 2nd round gave him a longer summer to work at his health (specifically, his knee).

But throw in the lockout. The fact that he just underwent a platelet transfusion on that same knee. His obvious tease of wanting to play overseas. And the potential to play with a fellow NBA-er or two (who knows).

It'd give him a chance to see how the knee responds to the PRP procedure. It'd give him a new "accomplishment" in competing overseas. And there's little denying that he'd become the biggest basketball star that's currently playing, in the entire world, since the lockout has guys sidelined till who knows when (something that has been taken from him, rightfully or not, over the last few years. Hi Lebron.).

I fully expect him to play overseas in the right situation, just as much as I'd be completely stunned if he did.

[Dice]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

Meh, I actually don't think it'll threaten too much. I honestly don't see a mass exodus overseas. Even if there was a mass jump overseas for the lockout, we all know once the league starts up everyone will be on the first flight back.

Yeah, I can see the players coming back once the lockout is lifted. I'm speaking of terms of 'who's going to cave in first? The players or the owners?'

I'm with you on not seeing a lot of all-star players looking to jump overseas. If there is a mass exodus, it'll be average NBA players. You might see one more all-star go BUT that's about it.

I think the worst case scenario for the owners is if a lot of the all-stars(especially the superstars) jump overseas. How much you want to bet that the owners will soften their stances once play starts over there with their players?

[Dice]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

Kobe was threatening going overseas before... probably was mostly lip service, but I always thought he'd be the most likely high profile player to do it. With the mileage left on his body though, I doubt he'd risk it cutting down on the number of NBA minutes he has left.

I think he's going to do it. He talked about doing some exhibition games in China, why not just play in Turkey?

[wwharton]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

Kobe is an interesting beast.

He's got mileage, injuries, and age all against him (perhaps redundant but all valid). He's got a legacy already cemented. Addition by subtraction, the Lakers being swept in the 2nd round gave him a longer summer to work at his health (specifically, his knee).

But throw in the lockout. The fact that he just underwent a platelet transfusion on that same knee. His obvious tease of wanting to play overseas. And the potential to play with a fellow NBA-er or two (who knows).

It'd give him a chance to see how the knee responds to the PRP procedure. It'd give him a new "accomplishment" in competing overseas. And there's little denying that he'd become the biggest basketball star that's currently playing, in the entire world, since the lockout has guys sidelined till who knows when (something that has been taken from him, rightfully or not, over the last few years. Hi Lebron.).

I fully expect him to play overseas in the right situation, just as much as I'd be completely stunned if he did.

Definitely an interesting take.

I think he's going to do it. He talked about doing some exhibition games in China, why not just play in Turkey?

If it weren't for the recent injuries I'd probably put money on it... that's the only reason I think he wouldn't, but I'm not all that certain it'll hold him back. I will say that if he goes and one more star on the Deron/Kobe level goes also, that'll be enough to get the owners shaking (assuming a few mid/lower level guys will also hop on the train).

[TheMatrix31]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

Why Turkey of all places if he wants to "stay in game shape".

This isn't about "staying in game shape", this is about trying to scare the crap out of the owners. Transparent as ****.

[Kashanova]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

if a lot of these players go overseas I believe this would give the players leverage in the lockout talks

[Dice]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

Why Turkey of all places if he wants to "stay in game shape".

This isn't about "staying in game shape", this is about trying to scare the crap out of the owners. Transparent as ****.

Whatever it takes. Owners have the right to lockout players from NBA arenas. BUT it doesn't give them the right to stop players from playing basketball. All is fair in love and war. The owners started this mess. Now there going to have to dig themselves out of it as well. Since the owners want to blame the players for the mess, let's see how much money the owners are going to make when their product is overseas making money for the European/Asian ball clubs.

Heck, with the Turkish Ira (and the Euro) kicking the US Dollar *** on the market, that money that those clubs are paying them is going to go a long way.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

I hope it gets bloody.

[mrclutch]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

Damn all I ask is Deron not get hurt. But being a Net fan I expect the worst. Though I can see his reasoning behind wanting to play professional ball during the lockout

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Man some guys will do anything to get out of Jersey.

[da ThRONe]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

This most certainly gives the players leverage. Anytime you have options in any disagreement it gives you more leverage then you had before.

[Jukeman]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

ESPN is reporting that Amare & Melo are both inquiring about playing overseas

[The 24th Letter]

Re: NBA Off-season Movement & FA List (PG 1 Updated 6/29)

I dont blame these players one bit.

Nor do I think its some elaborate plot to get to the owners.

Its the closest theyll probably get to pro ball for a long while...pick up games at the Y just arent going to be enough to keep them in game shape..