For those who haven't heard Josh Childress has headed for Europe and left the NBA for the time being. He was offered 3 year and 20 million (tax free) and even though he is a restricted free agent his offer can't be matched because the team he is going to is out of the league. Now I wouldn't call Josh Childress one of the leagues premier players, but he definitely isn't a 12th man in search of a way to play ball. Logically and financially it all makes sense. He gets paid and plus he gets to star.
What could this mean for the level of NBA play?
Well assuming Josh Childress is the only one considering this then theres not too much to consider. However if underpaid and productive players like childress start jumping ship to Europe then what is going to happen to our game. College kids that think they're late first and second rounders in the draft might just for go the whole process. A player who stars in College but won't even start in the NBA might want to consider this option. With that being said the level of the NBA bench could drop drasticly.
What this means for European Basketball?
If the Euro leagues can score this type of talent in their league it makes their product better. If their product is better then in theory their product will be watched more and it will attract more people cause them to earn more money. More money could mean having the ability to recruit more solid NBA players and quite possibly some stars. And we're not talking old worn out stars here, we're talking still in their prime stars. Jason Richardson is a good example. He's not getting any All Star votes but he is a good player, a great player. If some Euro team invests in this High Flyer he could be their MJ. And thats great for Europeans and the sport of basketball becoming international.
International Players.
Ok if Europe is going to be the place to be why would European players want to come here. If you can bank over in Europe then why the hell not. Its closer to home it's all basketball and you don't even have to embarrass your self by speaking English poorly(no offense). In America its every kids dream to make it to the NBA but is it the same in other Countries. Do those kids want to make it in America or might they just be satisfied with making it in their home countries. If the money isn't a factor then why move. Some players play the game to win and playing against easier opponents is an easy win.
A potiential Merger in place?
While highly unlikey based on geographical location, we've seen the leagues like ABA and the AFL take some quality talent away from the big boys. These issues could result in maybe 2 really cool ideas.
1. A merger of Euro leagues and the NBA. (Very Doubtful)
2. A Basketball version of the Super Bowl. If the talent level gets to almost even then why can't NBA champs and Euro League Champs meet for a Best of 7 Games.
What could this mean for the level of NBA play?
Well assuming Josh Childress is the only one considering this then theres not too much to consider. However if underpaid and productive players like childress start jumping ship to Europe then what is going to happen to our game. College kids that think they're late first and second rounders in the draft might just for go the whole process. A player who stars in College but won't even start in the NBA might want to consider this option. With that being said the level of the NBA bench could drop drasticly.
What this means for European Basketball?
If the Euro leagues can score this type of talent in their league it makes their product better. If their product is better then in theory their product will be watched more and it will attract more people cause them to earn more money. More money could mean having the ability to recruit more solid NBA players and quite possibly some stars. And we're not talking old worn out stars here, we're talking still in their prime stars. Jason Richardson is a good example. He's not getting any All Star votes but he is a good player, a great player. If some Euro team invests in this High Flyer he could be their MJ. And thats great for Europeans and the sport of basketball becoming international.
International Players.
Ok if Europe is going to be the place to be why would European players want to come here. If you can bank over in Europe then why the hell not. Its closer to home it's all basketball and you don't even have to embarrass your self by speaking English poorly(no offense). In America its every kids dream to make it to the NBA but is it the same in other Countries. Do those kids want to make it in America or might they just be satisfied with making it in their home countries. If the money isn't a factor then why move. Some players play the game to win and playing against easier opponents is an easy win.
A potiential Merger in place?
While highly unlikey based on geographical location, we've seen the leagues like ABA and the AFL take some quality talent away from the big boys. These issues could result in maybe 2 really cool ideas.
1. A merger of Euro leagues and the NBA. (Very Doubtful)
2. A Basketball version of the Super Bowl. If the talent level gets to almost even then why can't NBA champs and Euro League Champs meet for a Best of 7 Games.
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