Comments on: NBA players lockout tour of China has to win over government first http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/04/nba-players-lockout-tour-of-china-has-to-win-over-government-first/ Basketball - NBC Sports Thu, 23 May 2013 09:37:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: 1historian http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/04/nba-players-lockout-tour-of-china-has-to-win-over-government-first/comment-page-1/#comment-49194 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:29:11 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27509#comment-49194 penwit – outstanding idea!

Now about that handle of yours …….

]]> By: icu84bs http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/04/nba-players-lockout-tour-of-china-has-to-win-over-government-first/comment-page-1/#comment-49191 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:26:16 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27509#comment-49191 The players are locked out, basically they are out of work. Not only does it make common sense but it is their legal right (as it is for every citizen) to seek employment elsewhere.

They poster above makes a lot of sense. Also, there are enough great players that I hope China does allow them to tour (and grow the game) in that country. Cheers.

]]> By: penwit http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/04/nba-players-lockout-tour-of-china-has-to-win-over-government-first/comment-page-1/#comment-49182 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:38:12 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=27509#comment-49182 Yes, playing in China may not be a great idea, but our players don’t have to go to China and not even Europe! Forget China and Europe–we need our players to generate money right here in America now! There are many American communities who could benefit financially if there was a temporary league touring American cities where no NBA team has ever played. With good advertising from companies standing to loose over a billion dollars–both the players and the advertisers could reap unlimited side money while millionaires and billionaires come to a decision? It is certain other cities could benefit from NBA type revenue–cities that may never get an NBA team.

Hope they do it!
It’s is quite possible for a new (temporary) league to start and it could happen with Star NBA players participation. There are more than enough cities with new and unused stadiums that could be used! There are brand new stations in Lousville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, and old stadiums not used in Seattle, and many more cities. 6-8 citi-stadiums with team competing against each other would help and could generate new money from TV contracts and advertising monies–making it very feasible for Star and fringe players to play somewhere during the lockout. For example, look at the Harlan Globe Trotters, they make money from touring–and just a fraction of what teams could make with major advertising from companies standing to loose a billion dollars or more.
These stadiums have been waiting for NBA approval and expansion–and are just sitting here and there unused or under utilized. Cities and possibly states could pay player insurance costs and salaries with the new revenue generated from games–and these areas would benefit financially from having the world’s best teams play where they have not. Many jobs will temporarily be created giving many communites a finacial opportunity while jobs are leaving America–for China and other places.

Nike and ESPN are in a position to lose a lot of NBA generated monies. Let’s see them front some serious money and put it at risk for for something that is a win win situation with an established product they helped to create. Especially when ESPN, ABC, TNT are now expecting to lose over a billion dollars during the NBA Lockout.

They could do what they’re trying to do in the NBA – just make a half-dozen teams of stars and fringe players could help complete the teams–and the NBA would not lose the momentum they have established this year. Oh, this would be an eye-opener, trust me on this!

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