why not? isn't the olympics supposed to be the pinnacle of athletic competition?
i understand the concept of amateurs only, but i don't think you should penalize an athlete from competing in the olympics because they are good enough to be able to play/compete for a living outside of the games.
should be a best of the best, period.
If the US can find better players than what we have in the NBA, then fine. Otherwise, countries are supposed to bring their best to the Olympics, and our best is in the NBA.
Cuban is so greedy. End of story. He can't bare to see some of his players making profits for other people. So he whines and whines about millions of dollars that he isn't getting?
Isn't that dickbag rich enough? Oh yeah he is #459 of the world's richest people...shut the f#$k up Cuban
he's whining again. the olympic is a true all star game. not based on popularity or likeability but based on if you are truly good enough. with this U.S. lineup the USA wins gold again. kick ass...
It's not the money he's not getting. It's the risk of injury to his players that is bothering him. If Dirk goes down with an injury because of the Olympics, Cuban is out 10s of $M.
Cuban is the best thing for the NBA. He has worked tirelessly to promote and to grow the NBA. The other owners are all following his lead. Like it or not.
sarahsheaJan 25, 2012Buried
The Olympics is supposed to be for amateurs only. Or they owe Jim Thorpe a big apology and his metals back.
emfkJan 25, 2012Buried
Just when I was beginning to like him again. Sheesh.
Reelplaymakers1Jan 26, 2012Buried
The NBA players should view playing in the Olympics as playing in a legit once every four years All-Star game.
akomabantotJan 26, 2012Buried
So you will send professional boxers also? and every professional athletes in any other sports?
coldkatJan 26, 2012Buried
why not? isn't the olympics supposed to be the pinnacle of athletic competition?
i understand the concept of amateurs only, but i don't think you should penalize an athlete from competing in the olympics because they are good enough to be able to play/compete for a living outside of the games.
should be a best of the best, period.
ninhJan 26, 2012Buried
The vast majority of sports cannot send pro athletes to the Olympics, why should the NBA (or the PTA, for that matter)?
shingoexJan 26, 2012Buried
If the US can find better players than what we have in the NBA, then fine. Otherwise, countries are supposed to bring their best to the Olympics, and our best is in the NBA.
hediggmeJan 25, 2012Buried
Basketball (and soccer and baseball/softball) shouldn't be in the Olympics anyway. It's not the most prestigious event for them.
thezonerJan 25, 2012Buried
That's Franco Un-American
PigskinDoctorsJan 25, 2012Buried
what a douchebag
copernicuskidJan 26, 2012Buried
Cuban is so greedy. End of story. He can't bare to see some of his players making profits for other people. So he whines and whines about millions of dollars that he isn't getting?
Isn't that dickbag rich enough? Oh yeah he is #459 of the world's richest people...shut the f#$k up Cuban
canadianmacfanJan 26, 2012Buried
Greed. Getting the professional basketball (and hockey) players in boosts TV ratings and brings more money in. It's not about the sport anymore.
kijo524Jan 26, 2012Buried
Can we just ban Dirk from playing for Germany?
tylorlilesJan 26, 2012Buried
he's whining again. the olympic is a true all star game. not based on popularity or likeability but based on if you are truly good enough. with this U.S. lineup the USA wins gold again. kick ass...
stevanoskiJan 26, 2012Buried
Because the Brazilians and Europeans keep beating team USA?
BluntzworthJan 26, 2012Buried
Well they do with hockey.
bigirvJan 26, 2012Buried
It's not the money he's not getting. It's the risk of injury to his players that is bothering him. If Dirk goes down with an injury because of the Olympics, Cuban is out 10s of $M.
doodlemasterJan 26, 2012Buried
Although it'd be funny if our B team won :P
steven00156Jan 26, 2012Buried
Let's ban Mark Cuban from NBA first.
bigirvJan 26, 2012Buried
Cuban is the best thing for the NBA. He has worked tirelessly to promote and to grow the NBA. The other owners are all following his lead. Like it or not.