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Rant: every player being rich has ruined my interest in the league (alien.top)
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This has been an “issue” for a long time, but ever since every player became a millionaire, wins and losses haven’t mattered as much to me. Oh, the Lakers are losing to the Kings tonight. So what? Every player is set for life. The 60s-90s were more interesting because players were fighting for survival. Yes, they’ve been making tons of money, but I now it’s so overblown. Yes, players are still fighting for contracts and playing time, but it’s not the same.

I wish there were non-guaranteed contracts or more incentive-based deals. In-season tournament? What’s the appeal? Why would someone who makes $5 million per year care much about winning the tournament? Bragging rights? Additional money? Meh.

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[–] HoopsMcCann750@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

You don’t even have to go back to the 60s. As recently as 2004, the Minnesota Timberwolves offered Latrell Sprewell a contract that couldn’t even feed his family.