1 Million? Seriously?

[Guy986]

Ill let the mods deal with you. Why are you throwing insults around? do you know me? I happen to think the nba should be a little more generous when its main motto is "nba cares".

You don't NEED your college education. I'm pretty sure that the future and well beings of Haiti is more important than your education. Why don't you donate that money to Haiti instead?


Its easy to judge others. Please stop being a hypocrite. If you didn't donate any money yourself, you have no right to complain.

[jmb987]

Heck, internet costs $30/month. You don't NEED the internet either. Why don't you cancel your internet so you can donate 30/month?

[Sabas11]

FYI, a list of the most "generous" country in terms of foreign aid, represented by the portion of a nation's GNI allocated to foreign aid. Meaning it does not take into account private donations, but still an interesting statistics in my opinion

Sweden 0.98% of their GNI allocated to foreign aid
Luxembourg 0.92%
Norway 0.88%
Denmark 0.82%
Netherlands 0.8%

Only those 5 countries respected the UN agreement signed in 1970 to allocate 0.7% or more of their GNI to foreign aid.

Ireland 0.58%
Belgium 0.47%
Finland 0.43%
Spain 0.43%
UK 0.43%
Austria 0.42%
Switzerland 0.41%
France 0.39%
Germany 0.38%
Australia 0.34%
Canada 0.32%
New Zealand 0.3%
Portugal 0.27%
Greece 0.2%
Italy 0.2%
USA 0.18%
Japan 0.18%

Source OECD, data are for 2008

[TheDunc]

LOL, what makes you guys think i spend money elsewhere? I dont pay for the internet, i had a part time job to pay for my schooling, but im starting school really soon and dont work anymore. I did donate 2-3 times. Only about 20$ but thats a good 20% of my income since im currently broke and have 100$ in the bank. Look guys, i could care less about what you guys think. I think the nba isnt being generous enough, i think if all the players, gm's,coaches etc came together then they could easily raise 5+ million dollars. Like i said before chris bosh donated 1 million to a boys and girls foundation. In haiti people are sleeping outside with no food, people are still trapped. I thought the nba would of made a bigger impact because after all the "nba cares". 1 million might seem like alot to you but the street in front of my house cost 1 million to make. Seeing that all of port au prince is basically destroyed. They need as much aid as possible, i was serious about giving my services by going down but i just payed 4000$ for school and i start this week.

[RookieStar]

What gives anyone the right to force someone else to give something? Isn't that what we call stealing/theft/whatever?

Let's put this into perspective, if I make $10k a month but I only gave $100 to Haiti, what gives anyone the right to call me a cheap bastard? Is there a law that says I have to give more? So in the NBA, who cares if they make a gazillion dollars but only gave $1M? Is it YOUR money that you want the NBA to donate?

Unless someone is obligated ( job, promise, whatever ) to give, you don't force someone else to do that.

Who is forcing them? Criticize yes, but forcing? Far from it. And criticisms are good because change can't happen without them.

Well if some posters here have their wish, then they will be the one "forcing" the league to donate

[TheDunc]

What gives anyone the right to force someone else to give something? Isn't that what we call stealing/theft/whatever?

Let's put this into perspective, if I make $10k a month but I only gave $100 to Haiti, what gives anyone the right to call me a cheap bastard? Is there a law that says I have to give more? So in the NBA, who cares if they make a gazillion dollars but only gave $1M? Is it YOUR money that you want the NBA to donate?

Unless someone is obligated ( job, promise, whatever ) to give, you don't force someone else to do that.

Who is forcing them? Criticize yes, but forcing? Far from it. And criticisms are good because change can't happen without them.

My thoughts exactly, everybody keeps saying im forcing them or that im not allowed to decide what they spend there money on. Im not neither but im being critical because i thought the nba would be donating more. I still give them props for donating something because the NHL only donated 100k which is pathetic. But i thought the nba whose motto is "NBA cares" would come out and donate 5+ million.

[HMFFL]

All money is positive that is donated to help the Haiti people.

I read today that Sandra Bullock Donated $1 Million to Haiti Quake Victims.

Mike Miller donated $1k for every 3-pointer made during today's game, but sadly he only attempted one, made it, and the entire team only made two.

[Flash3]

You seem like one of these people who have expected hand outs all his life and just sits at home and complains about rich people. It's their money, they are a business, the bottom line is the NBA is giving 1 million fricking dollars which is a LOT more than they are getting from you so I think you should either shut up or go find a way to earn more money so you can donate.

Let me ask you this, once you're finished school (which seems highly unlikely) and actually get a job (which also seems highly unlikely), and you're earning about $100,000k a year (haha yeah right), are you going to give up $10,000 of your money when a disaster like this happens? Remember, that these guys give to so many other charities and also donate their time with charities too. Do you do that? I doubt it.

Tone it down a bit, no need for the insults. -- Thanks.

[crossroads]

The point im trying to make is that the nba's motto has always been NBA cares. So i think in moments like these they really need to make a big impact. Christ, chris bosh donated 1 million himself to a boys and girls foundation. The nba can do whatever it wants but im allowed to be critical. If it wasnt for us being critical whos to say the nba doesnt just donated 100 000$ like the NHL? no ones being critical towards the NHL which is why they can get away with a cheap donation.

You do realize that the NBA has other money being donated to other charities right? It's not like this million dollars is the only money they're going to use towards charity this year.

[Flash3]

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The point im trying to make is that the nba's motto has always been NBA cares. So i think in moments like these they really need to make a big impact.

Why because YOU feel it as such? There are TONS of people in need ALL over this world that the NBA and other conglomerates in this world aren't doing much for.

Why is THIS so damn important that they NEED to do everything they can, that YOU feel is the case?

[turtlesnjoi]

Why because YOU feel it as such? There are TONS of people in need ALL over this world that the NBA and other conglomerates in this world aren't doing much for.

Why is THIS so damn important that they NEED to do everything they can, that YOU feel is the case?

Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga said it was important on MTV.

[LLcoleJ]

LOL, what makes you guys think i spend money elsewhere? I dont pay for the internet, i had a part time job to pay for my schooling, but im starting school really soon and dont work anymore. I did donate 2-3 times. Only about 20$ but thats a good 20% of my income since im currently broke and have 100$ in the bank. Look guys, i could care less about what you guys think. I think the nba isnt being generous enough, i think if all the players, gm's,coaches etc came together then they could easily raise 5+ million dollars. Like i said before chris bosh donated 1 million to a boys and girls foundation. In haiti people are sleeping outside with no food, people are still trapped. I thought the nba would of made a bigger impact because after all the "nba cares". 1 million might seem like alot to you but the street in front of my house cost 1 million to make. Seeing that all of port au prince is basically destroyed. They need as much aid as possible, i was serious about giving my services by going down but i just payed 4000$ for school and i start this week.

A few pages back, I thought this was clarified. You are confusing the NBA with Players, coaches, Gm's, etc...

The NBA as a sole entity , that overseas the league made a donation. ( remember all profits get redistributed to the NBA franchises)

While not announced, it is fair to assume that along with the NBA donating 1 million dollars .. individual players, teams, coaches, gm's are also doing various things. ( if they choose to) They are being generous just like you are. Alonzo Mourning, Dwade are a few players that are doing things on their own that have been announced and considering ...a ) the "NBA" does not control the franchises money nor do they dictate where to spend it. b) how do you know the collective ( players, coaches, teams, gms) are NOT doing their part?

[rocketsballin]

ya it isnt that much. sure 1mil is a lotta money no duh, specially in this economy, but i mean rashard lewis gets that 120mil contract, nba can do so much better than 1mil, but w/e im not surprised nba's greedy as **** , but as long as china makes 1mil donation it makes it ok right? ya right

[Flash3]

LOL, what makes you guys think i spend money elsewhere? I dont pay for the internet, i had a part time job to pay for my schooling, but im starting school really soon and dont work anymore. I did donate 2-3 times. Only about 20$ but thats a good 20% of my income since im currently broke and have 100$ in the bank. Look guys, i could care less about what you guys think. I think the nba isnt being generous enough, i think if all the players, gm's,coaches etc came together then they could easily raise 5+ million dollars. Like i said before chris bosh donated 1 million to a boys and girls foundation. In haiti people are sleeping outside with no food, people are still trapped. I thought the nba would of made a bigger impact because after all the "nba cares". 1 million might seem like alot to you but the street in front of my house cost 1 million to make. Seeing that all of port au prince is basically destroyed. They need as much aid as possible, i was serious about giving my services by going down but i just payed 4000$ for school and i start this week.

A few pages back, I thought this was clarified. You are confusing the NBA with Players, coaches, Gm's, etc...

The NBA as a sole entity , that overseas the league made a donation. ( remember all profits get redistributed to the NBA franchises)

While not announced, it is fair to assume that along with the NBA donating 1 million dollars .. individual players, teams, coaches, gm's are also doing various things. ( if they choose to) They are being generous just like you are. Alonzo Mourning, Dwade are a few players that are doing things on their own that have been announced and considering ...a ) the "NBA" does not control the franchises money nor do they dictate where to spend it. b) how do you know the collective ( players, coaches, teams, gms) are NOT doing their part?

to add on to that, Alonzo Mourning found a few doctors and medical personnel flying out to Haiti and asked if he could get on the flight, and he was there or still is there helping deliver medical supplies sitting at the bases to the medical offices/hospitals etc. Because, you have surgeons operating with hacksaws and other such stuff, because their medical supplies and such aren't available at that time, and time is of an essence for them.

This wasn't reported till most recently, but aside from the $ he's donating along w/Wade and Miami, why does everything need to be publicized. The people who are criticizing donations and such need to do their research, because $$ isn't doing anything right now. As, the supplies are just sitting at these bases and aren't getting to the people in need, because there isn't ground support available.

People like PopsMensahBonsu NEED to realize there are other forms of aide teams/celebs/companies are providing that go unpublished. But, I guess it's too hard to get into his head and others, as well.

[Flash3]

ya it isnt that much. sure 1mil is a lotta money no duh, specially in this economy, but i mean rashard lewis gets that 120mil contract, nba can do so much better than 1mil, but w/e im not surprised nba's greedy as **** , but as long as china makes 1mil donation it makes it ok right? ya right

That is HIS money. Not yours, not the NBA's, not his friend's, not mines, not anyone else's. Who are you to say he should give more or w/ever? How do you know he already hasn't set up a charitable fund to give to other people/countries in need?

gotta love people like this.

[dawn_wan]

if you consider all the billions given away to foreign interest.......

[rocketsballin]

ya it isnt that much. sure 1mil is a lotta money no duh, specially in this economy, but i mean rashard lewis gets that 120mil contract, nba can do so much better than 1mil, but w/e im not surprised nba's greedy as **** , but as long as china makes 1mil donation it makes it ok right? ya right

That is HIS money. Not yours, not the NBA's, not his friend's, not mines, not anyone else's. Who are you to say he should give more or w/ever? How do you know he already hasn't set up a charitable fund to give to other people/countries in need?

gotta love people like this.

i ddint say anything about rashard donting, i said the nba made a weak donation. i was saying how rashard gets a 120mil contract but the nba can only give 1mil .

[jmb987]

How much does the nba make then and what would be a reasonable donation?

[Flash3]

ya it isnt that much. sure 1mil is a lotta money no duh, specially in this economy, but i mean rashard lewis gets that 120mil contract, nba can do so much better than 1mil, but w/e im not surprised nba's greedy as **** , but as long as china makes 1mil donation it makes it ok right? ya right

That is HIS money. Not yours, not the NBA's, not his friend's, not mines, not anyone else's. Who are you to say he should give more or w/ever? How do you know he already hasn't set up a charitable fund to give to other people/countries in need?

gotta love people like this.

i ddint say anything about rashard donting, i said the nba made a weak donation. i was saying how rashard gets a 120mil contract but the nba can only give 1mil .

Again, the NBA and other companies alike in this nation donate tremendously to the poor, unfortunate and in times like these. There are countless donations that go unrecognized because they are done through private lines that prefer not to get their names out there. In addition, these same companies get huge tax breaks for donating, so it's only business-smart to do so.

So, who are you to blame/criticize them when you don't really know the straight facts to begin with?

[rocketsballin]

How much does the nba make then and what would be a reasonable donation?

120 million dollars /greenfont