At first this sounds very farfetched but then again, is it really? Of course there would be hurdles to overcome that include finding a source for player salaries, game venues, broadcast rights and player insurance. Then I started thinking, if the players pooled their money together (a percentage so the smaller contracted athletes do not contribute the same amount as the richer athletes) and then went out and built strategic partnerships with people like Magic Johnson, Oprah Winfrey (who has her own TV network), and other corporations and businesses interested in seeing a season happen, I am sure an alternate league could be formed.
Whether this could or would or should happen is really not the point here although I would love to see these athletes finally take a stand! Which is what this is about, being a man and taking a stand. One of the main reasons why the lockout has occurred is that the gazillionare owners feel as though the players are getting too much of the net profits. I really do not understand the issue with this seeing as though I watch the NBA for the players playing on the hardwood, not the owners; the players are the talent we all pay to watch!
The players seem to feel the same way and are now taking a stand against being, in all reality, pimped for their talents. The players know their worth and are taking a stand at being told that they are being greedy and selfish.
As a man, it is important to know thyself, to know what you are worth and to never settle for less. If there is an issue worth fighting for, as a man, you need to stand up and fight, win or lose.
Despite all the negative publicity that often surrounds the NBA and its players, I can honestly say I am rooting for the players in this fight because they are now finally taking control of their own destiny!
GOOD LUCK FELLAS!
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