Thats one reason I'm not optimistic. There's two fights going on. Owners vs players and owners vs owners. The superstars should just say fuck it and go play overseas with a guaranteed out clause in whatever contract they sign.

Thats one reason I'm not optimistic. There's two fights going on. Owners vs players and owners vs owners. The superstars should just say fuck it and go play overseas with a guaranteed out clause in whatever contract they sign.

I'm 100% convinced these are the dumbest owners in sports. They're basically having an extended lockout because they can't figure out how to protect themselves from making incredibly stupid decisions. Like 30 Dan Snyders.

I'm 100% convinced these are the dumbest owners in sports. They're basically having an extended lockout because they can't figure out how to protect themselves from making incredibly stupid decisions. Like 30 Dan Snyders.

yep, some owner actually green lighted Eddy Curry's deal.

Here's my question. I was reading that the owners want to include an amnesty clause that allows teams out from one bad contract on the roster. If you are the Bulls do you consider buying out Boozer?

Wasn't that someone Isiah Thomas with the Knicks?

I think they have to. I can't see why they wouldnt.

I'm 100% convinced these are the dumbest owners in sports. They're basically having an extended lockout because they can't figure out how to protect themselves from making incredibly stupid decisions. Like 30 Dan Snyders.

Yeah Taj does a pretty good Boozer impersonation for so much less cost. I think you have to seriously consider it.

I'm 100% convinced these are the dumbest owners in sports. They're basically having an extended lockout because they can't figure out how to protect themselves from making incredibly stupid decisions. Like 30 Dan Snyders.

Doesn't this describe most sports owners.

It's a chicken and egg argument though. Small market owners have to decide between overpaying players to get them to come here or being perennially terrible, called cheap, and letting the fan base become apathetic. It sucks that Atlanta had to overpay for Joe Johnson but the system made it the only viable option.

It's a chicken and egg argument though. Small market owners have to decide between overpaying players to get them to come here or being perennially terrible, called cheap, and letting the fan base become apathetic. It sucks that Atlanta had to overpay for Joe Johnson but the system made it the only viable option.

We've had this debate several times before and that is simply not true. See the Thunder and Spurs if you want. All overpaying for JJ did was guarantee mediocrity for Atlanta.

We've had this debate several times before and that is simply not true. See the Thunder and Spurs if you want. All overpaying for JJ did was guarantee mediocrity for Atlanta.

Yeah they could have traded him before he became a FA got some return and then built through the draft. Most big ticket NBA signings don't have a history of working out great especially if you are a tier below superstar and you are taking up a max deal. It's not like fans in Atlanta really would care if you have to rebuild for a few years they barely show up when the team is good.

That's not mutually exclusive. If you remember, part of the theory is that you simply really suck for a long time and pray that you get a future hall of famer. Good luck selling that to your fan base.

Most teams have no choice. Be mediocre(Indiana) or be really bad and hope you win the lottery. Otherwise, it's the same 5-10 teams that will always be the best.

Would they be any better though? Atlanta, by signing Joe Johnson, kept a team that is the fifth best team in a conference where Chicago, Boston, and Miami basically have the next 3 or 4 years locked down.

It sucks for them. Basketball hell is because of the system and not the owners. They don't have a choice.

Would they be any better though? Atlanta, by signing Joe Johnson, kept a team that is the fifth best team in a conference where Chicago, Boston, and Miami basically have the next 3 or 4 years locked down.

It sucks for them. Basketball hell is because of the system and not the owners. They don't have a choice.

3 worst deals in basketball history:

Jim McIlvaine (7 yr/33.6 mil)

Adonal Foyle (6 yr/42 mil)

Eddie Robinson (5 yr/32 mil)