Monday, September 12, 2011

Teams and Players Show Spirit During Lockout.... Could it be ending soon?

While many players are signing contracts or threatening to play overseas because of the NBA lockout, Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem of the Miami Heat are ready to practice and play for the NBA.
A couple weeks ago The Associated Press Quoted Bosh saying:

"The NBA is as good as it's ever been right now and i think there's no reason to miss out on it. So I think everybody will come to a conclusion. When you're dealing with business, emotions and feelings get involved and that's natural. You're going to have arguments. But I think as long as everybody knows that and as long as week moving forward to a deal, then that's progress."

He also said he feels the Miami Heat are ready to get together. The big guy speaking up for the team shows that he's hungry and reaching the finals isn't enough. Teammate Udonis Haslem is also positive about the lockout situation.
The AP reported:

"He hasn't ruled out being ready if the Heat start training camp on time in early October."

Teams like the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are also reported to be on schedule to train sometime soon. If more teams start training after the lockout meeting on Tuesday, then this could give us clues that they are coming closer towards a new deal. I'm sure Lakers' point guard Derek Fisher, who is also the head of the players union, is disclosing some information to teammates that a deal is near, and they have friends around the league telling friends around the league that a deal is coming as well. Rumors can start trends to occur around the league. It's not a bad one either. Starting training camp on schedule wouldn't hurt any team right now.

I used to play organized basketball every year from when i was seven years old to when i turned 16. There was no better feeling than that first day of practice and getting a feel for the game. These NBA players are getting paid to play basketball. I understand people have to eat and take care of their families, but seriously, if the owners and players were really doing this for the love of the game and fans, this lockout would end on time for the regular season. These guys make a lot of money, but there is a saying that "A lot is never enough."

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