NBA Injuries

#38
Charles really puts it in perspective... Imagine the LA fire-fighters deciding to not do back to back days because of fatigue and potential risk of injury.
I understand the sentiment, but this feels like quite the false equivalency. Lives and property hang in the balance when a massive fire breaks out like it has in LA. NBA basketball, while important to many, represents significantly lower stakes.
 
#39
I understand the sentiment, but this feels like quite the false equivalency. Lives and property hang in the balance when a massive fire breaks out like it has in LA. NBA basketball, while important to many, represents significantly lower stakes.
I believe that is his point. They go to work every day for far less money while often putting their lives on the line. And these NBA players are making millions and not willing to play two days in a row.
 
#40
I understand the sentiment, but this feels like quite the false equivalency. Lives and property hang in the balance when a massive fire breaks out like it has in LA. NBA basketball, while important to many, represents significantly lower stakes.
Totally get that they have a different value. I'm not trying to say that they are of equal importance.
But people generally enter professions knowing what will be required of them to fulfil that role (and pay cheque) whether it be long hours, travel, dangerous situations or in the NBA's case... back to backs. To get a role then change what you're prepared to do, wouldn't fly in 99% of jobs is my point and you'd be changing professions pretty quickly.
 

pdxKingsFan

So Ordinary That It's Truly Quite Extraordinary
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#41
I think Charles is right but the counterpoint to that is players playing into their late 30s and 40s where an injury at 27 in the 80s would end your career.

Where I think Charles is rightfully mad is that these guys are getting 10x what he made, having longer careers, and protected on the court by officials and off the court with load management, and in the end the losers are everyone watching.
 

kingsboi

Hall of Famer
#42
I think Charles is right but the counterpoint to that is players playing into their late 30s and 40s where an injury at 27 in the 80s would end your career.

Where I think Charles is rightfully mad is that these guys are getting 10x what he made, having longer careers, and protected on the court by officials and off the court with load management, and in the end the losers are everyone watching.
Charles is getting paid by TNT so I don't see why he would be mad at what they are making. Just because he brings up the truth shouldn't be looked at in a negative light. He isn't the only former player blasting modern day players by the way.
 
#46

The Hawks were having half the squad out lately as if there were tanking.
In their match 2 days ago Bogi was listed as available (not in injury report) and was at the bench with street clothes.
2 weeks ago they rested all the starters and won at Chicago with career high from Wallace and Plowden that was his nba debut.
Maybe they will tank now?
 

Capt. Factorial

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#47

The Hawks were having half the squad out lately as if there were tanking.
In their match 2 days ago Bogi was listed as available (not in injury report) and was at the bench with street clothes.
2 weeks ago they rested all the starters and won at Chicago with career high from Wallace and Plowden that was his nba debut.
Maybe they will tank now?
They don't own their own pick, so they're not "tanking" in any traditional sense.