Originally Posted by BonzoAPD
I think I'll take their hard life
If most aren't millionaires they are still making a few hundred thousand. What is the league minimum?
As for endorsements, they should be getting them from their play on the cour not because they dress and act like a thug off of it.
As for individuality, basketball is a team sport. You have to play as a team to win. The player's individuality will show when they step up as a leader of the team, not in the clothes or bling bling they wear after the game.
I was telling omniscient that their job isn't easy. Given the opportunity, I'd give up my work to play in the NBA, but my point is that it's harder than most. How would I know? I used to deliver newspapers to the bucks training facility at 4am-5am training then come back when the bucks were done training at 3pm for open courts.
And yes, basketball is a team sport, but they aren't playing basketball off the court. Players like AI are great leaders on the court, as a matter of fact his most of his team on his shoulders, so I don't see how he shouldn't be allowed to wear what he wants to wear off the court if it's not affecting his game.