In the reimagined, recalibrated N.B.A. of the future, Carmelo Anthony would have a tougher time forcing his way out of Denver. LeBron James would take a steeper pay cut to flee Cleveland. Gilbert Arenas would be a free agent, instead of a payroll albatross.
Contracts would be shorter. Players would become free agents sooner. Making trades would be simpler. The gap between rich and poor teams might be smaller. There might be fewer superteams and more parity, too.
In theory, anyway.
Link- http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/14/sport ... .html?_r=2
To me, the NBA are fighting real hard for small market teams. This is a landslide win by the owners, but Pacers and 9 others want the BRI to be even higher (53/47). The deal could be better but it seems to me, this is by far the best deal players can get, but also a very good one for the NBA (and fans).
I'm hoping players approve this deal but i have my doubts. Seems like the players are the greedy ones in this situation. Am i alone or do you guys agree?