Enjoy the NBA in the Olympics, because this is the last time.

[tremonthustler1]

NBA to end stars' involvement in Olympics, create 'World Cup of Basketball' - CBSSports.com

Money talks.

Yahoo Sports reports that the NBA has entered discussions with international basketball entity FIBA to create a "World Cup of Basketball" in which they would control the revenues generated from international competition.

(David) Stern says the NBA will take time to deliberate how it will proceed in the future, but multiple league and international sources insist there's little chance the league will ever send its best players to the Summer Olympics beyond the 2012 London Games. The NBA has long wanted to best protect its financial investments in players by better controlling the medical and training staffs used in international competition.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told Yahoo! Sports he isn't aware of the NBA's specific intentions in possibly moving its star players to the rebranded World Cup, but says he has lobbied for much more complete control of the tournament. He sees no reason to partner with FIBA or anyone else. He wants the NBA to own, operate and profit on a global tournament using the league's stars.

We've argued that the league should go to 23-and-under, and our colleague Matt Norlander has looked at what a 23-and-under team would look like. It's probably for the best, despite the fact it will make the U.S. winning everything all the time that much more difficult. We want them to win, but they want the money. It is what it is.

The wear and tear on the bodies for nothing but the satisfaction of representing your country isn't enough for them. That's not a judgement or support, it's just a fact. Dwyane Wade in particular has talked about wanting compensation for involvement in Team USA. The players just don't want to surrender their summers for no compensation. The honor of it has worn off by the time they've done it once or twice, another reason to go with 23-and-under.

The World Cup idea is fascinating, but you have to wonder how much different it will be from the current FIBA World tournament. It could be interesting with more teams involved. Certainly the NBA's marketing power globally would do wonders for getting the hype up about the tournament.

One thing's certain. As we look back at Dream Team I 20 years ago, it's clear that this is the last ride for the superstars of the NBA.

 

[Kimo_bud]

fukk these nikkas wanting money for the olympics..they ain't shyt to me

 

[concise]

Dwyane Wade in particular has talked about wanting compensation for involvement in Team USA. The players just don't want to surrender their summers for no compensation. The honor of it has worn off by the time they've done it once or twice, another reason to go with 23-and-under.


So why not just say no? They can't make him go.

 

[IGSaint12]

They won't be able to stop superstar players like kobe from participating in the olympics if they choose to do so...

 

[mr_metoo]

So if kobe wanna play in the Olympics stern can say no? Is it in their contract?

 

[nalej]

Oh no I have to play basketball for a FULL year and win an olympic gold medal.

 

[mr_metoo]

Btw, fukk stern

 

[EducatedBrothaFromTheBank]

fukk these nikkas wanting money for the olympics..they ain't shyt to me

but they already get paid, there's money slot for the top 3 finishers.

so CAC's, TV Networks, Olympic executives, all can make money off the NBA Players (who are the most visible) but the players cant?

 

[Da King]

Olympics making millions of these dudes, as well as Nike, Gatorade.... Why shouldn't these guys get paid?

 

[mr_metoo]

This is what's wrong with nikkas these days.

 

[ROFL_GUY]

no more

 

[mr_metoo]

Yall some c00n ass nikkas

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[jwinfield]

but they already get paid, there's money slot for the top 3 finishers.

so CAC's, TV Networks, Olympic executives, all can make money off the NBA Players (who are the most visible) but the players cant?

NBC wins rights to Olympics through 2020; promises more live coverage

The selection of a different network other than NBC would have ended one of the longest marriages in modern TV sports. But NBC lost $223 million on its coverage of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and is expected to lose money on the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games.

And why would you think the NBA players were the most visible?

The night the team won the gold was the lowest rated night of the Olympics.

 

[Kunty McPhuck]

Olympics making millions of these dudes, as well as Nike, Gatorade.... Why shouldn't these guys get paid?

Because its the Olympics, you there to represent your country not yourself. Also Track & Field is far more important to the Games then hoopball is. If Americas 3rd choice 800m runner isnt gettin paid then why should NBA stars who earn £20m+ per season do so.

 

[cornercommission2k12]

Olympics making millions of these dudes, as well as Nike, Gatorade.... Why shouldn't these guys get paid?

this is really the major point

nike gatorade wheaties nbc, cbs the owners of the stadiums the cities in which the events are held and everybody else earn a check for the olympics but they want to pimp the players and other participants under the guise of patriotism.

its really terrible.