When All-Stars go, Stern will have to worry. But think on this. We have been knocking teams like GS for giving outrageous contracts to players who don't deserve them. How is this any different? I can see why Euro players want to return to Europe but I am not so sure American players who make 6-8 million here will jump ship for Tau just yet. Like Wade said, its going to have to be rediculous contracts like 30-40 million without taxes.
Plus, if players like Dwade and Lebron go to Spain, Italy, Russia, will Nike hand them 100 million dollar contracts? Even the scrub players here get money to wear a brand. Don't get me wrong, I am sure they will get marketing deals over in Europe but soccor will dominate there and basketball won't encroach too much into that popularity. Will anyone here buy the LeBron CSKA jeresey or DWade Maccabi?
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