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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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[–] VenusIsRosy@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Wackiest take I've ever seen.

[–] jpeggyhill@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Womp womp. Did you just find out how corrupt things are in america ?

[–] latman@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Millions of people want to watch them play a sport. They deserve to get paid

[–] Arwplotroustnopetung@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] Ladnil@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The NBA should be more like bum fights I agree

[–] DrYoda@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Bring back the plumbers and milkmen

[–] BBallHunter@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

What an odd complaint.

[–] HoopsMcCann750@alien.top 1 points 2 years 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.

[–] Cold_Carpenter_1798@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Agreed. Players should be literally fighting for their lives gladiator style or it’s not worth my time to watch it

[–] ThroughTheWildNight@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

This weird obsession with NBA fans and complaining about players making money is so strange to me.

[–] kzapwn@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

College players aren’t rich and it’s boring as fuck

[–] cayuts21@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah man, the owners should just keep all that revenue for themselves. They’re the ones who really need it.

[–] AlwaysOptimism@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Why do I care how much anyone makes? They are all equal between the lines

[–] Vixtol@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah man I'd much rather see that money stay in the pockets of the billionaire owners!!

[–] EwingsRevenge21@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

What the hell does another dude's salary matter to you?

If those dudes' paychecks bother you, go check out some games at the park.

Unfortunately the guys at the park might make more money than you too.

In that case I dunno what to tell you 😂

[–] Kyler1313@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Right we all know it should be Squid Games × NBA. Make the games actually mean something...

[–] OddToba@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] Apprehensive-Tea-39@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

What's the point of engagement farming here? At least on Twitter, you can get paid to do it

[–] Tacoaday1884@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Were you raised on a plantation?

[–] mehTrip@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Probably one of the only ethical ways to make generational money and ur getting upset at them. Have u seen an nba player in their 30’s? They sell their body u stupid fuck

[–] beefspecial@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

We should execute the team that finishes last in the regular season every year.

[–] KangzAteMyFamily@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

OP votes against minimum wage

[–] bibbs_v2@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve seen today, and I was on r/lakers after a blowout loss

[–] ScrantonPennsylvania@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Dana White type post

[–] chivestheconqueror@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Right, the owners and executives deserve to make a little more /s

[–] Victor_Wembanyama1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It’s just a game

[–] Indy_Darrin@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Why do you care how much money they make? Good for them they all earn it. I'm all for people getting as much as they can get. Has nothing to do with the game. You're just butt hurt about your own life apparently.

[–] samuraicowboyninja@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Weird hill to stand on: it must be lonely there

[–] jtmackay@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

So you watch games with your eyes even open? Players deeply care about even pointless regular season games. Watch the other team when they lose to a buzzer beater. They fucking care.. they are the most competitive people on the planet and that's why they have made it.. to say they don't care is insulting.

[–] StefonDiggsHS@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Who gives a shit bro just enjoy the game of basketball. Jfc

[–] Greg_Pim@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Half of the players on any team would love an extra mil. What a shit take.

[–] pchad43@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It’s not the hunger games you fucking loser

[–] hamdogthecat@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah bro, they should also bring gladiator fights. You know, make it literally a fight for survival. You fucking weirdo.

[–] noknownothing@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

How long have you been watching sports? They've always made more money than you.

[–] Such-Parking-3410@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

All sports I don’t even watch the Super Bowl bc it’s just commercials and guys making millions ok good for them we get it blessed by god to escape real life good for you

[–] RomansEmp1re@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Ima be honest.. you sounding like a hater lol. A big one too