Comments on: Deron Williams explains why players flock to major markets

By: Kurt Helin

Kurt Helin — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:29:55 +0000

But those kind of deals really only go to max players (Rose, LeBron, Durant, etc).

By: boss216

boss216 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:45:44 +0000

Endorsements can be more lucrative than actual basketball deals. Derrick Rose got 250 million from Adidas and in the same year he signed a 94 million dollar extension with the Bulls.

By: hollywood26

hollywood26 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:53:29 +0000

Shockexchange,

I think you are confusing the issues. Yes, you want to win. However, the main goal is to maximize your money. In HS and college you play for free, in the Pros you get PAID to play. You are looking at this from a fan’s perspective, as opposed to a BUSINESS perspective. The average shelf life is 6 years to maximize your income and players would be fools to think otherwise.

Lebron for example really quick since I know some of the numbers. Lebron was getting 5K to promote parties in Cleveland. In Miami he is making 30K. So each opportunity he takes has a gain of 25K from just that alone. There was actually a studen who used Bayes Theorum to decide whether Lebron made the right move or not. IT clearly showed it was a better move.

By: deadeyedesign23

deadeyedesign23 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:34:17 +0000

That’s true. I mean it’s 3 million more a year which is no joke, but you’re right it’s a small percentage of what he makes. That said being on a more marketable team, one that is also more likely to win because players want to come there, will pay dividends long after he’s retired.

By: cmehustle

cmehustle — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:56:36 +0000

The truth is tha Lebron doesnt actually make that much more with Miami then he would have in Clevland. The Heat make a ton more, especially with their new tv deal with Lebron, and of course Cleveland hasnt made jack since he left, but as for Lebron himself the difference is small. Well, small compared to what he’s used to. It would be a gigantic difference for me.

By: shockexchange

shockexchange — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 02:43:29 +0000

Yeah, I’m sure LeBron is a good example to prove your point … he’s only the best player in the league. That said, the Shock Exchange has far more examples to prove his point than you do.

By: deadeyedesign23

deadeyedesign23 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:05:44 +0000

Tim Duncan will probably win more than LeBron James will in his career and his earnings will never touch LeBron’s. Winning is critical, but it’s not the only element in the equation.

By: deadeyedesign23

deadeyedesign23 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:04:47 +0000

No you’re right I meant the PR disaster of the decision. Believe me if I was getting to leave the Mistake by the Lake I’d like to shout it from national television too.

By: paleihe

paleihe — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:42:44 +0000

I’m assuming that deadeyedesign23 is talking about the way “The Decision” was handled and all the fallout from it. I doubt the statement refers to his decision of leaving Cleveland for Miami.

By: shockexchange

shockexchange — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:20:49 +0000

Winning cures all ills. Players’ worrying too much about their buzz, clothing lines, and exposure away from the court is why many of them will never be winners and never be remembered after their playing days are over. Win, and the rest will take care of itself.

By: worldbfree4me

worldbfree4me — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:53:02 +0000

“Even after the disaster of the decision” What? The decision to leave Cleveland for greener pastures in Miami was the right one. The dog and pony show flopped, not the end result!

By: deadeyedesign23

deadeyedesign23 — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:47:47 +0000

Every star player would benefit from going from a small market to a big one. Even after the disaster of the decision I’m willing to bet that leBron pulls in a lot more in his time in Miami than he did in Cleveland.