Who wants to watch a bunch of arrogant, over-entitled, self-indulgent egomaniacs play an exhibition game (other than the NBA All-star game – which still has players representing TEAMS)? And what financial backer is going to risk their money betting on whether anyone cares? Nobody. No one.

Come on, players, you are so intent on taking the profits of the owners who actually have money at risk (because the multi-millions of dollars per year you are already paid is just not enough for you), now is the time to put up or shut up. Put your own money behind this tour. Risk your own cash. Be on the hook if it loses money. Be like an owner and see how that sits with your ideal of the world that all of your money should be guaranteed.

You won’t. I know it. Because you are arrogant, over-entitled, self-indulgent, egomaniacs who feel that the world owes you and you should just be given everything with no risk. Enjoy your season off.