Partially true but this hasn't always been an issue in the NBA. Big name

Jan 14, 2021
3:21:12pm

Mr. Rumsfield Redshirt Freshman

players RARELY traded teams. You played for the franchise that drafted you and were loyal to them. The power has shifted really starting with LeBron in 2010 and the pendulum has fully swung to the players.

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Mr. Rumsfield

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RE: The high-profile players exerting their control over their franchises is my

Mr. Rumsfield

1/14/21 3:09pm

22 starting players instead of 5.

violetjazz

1/14/21 3:18pm

Partially true but this hasn't always been an issue in the NBA. Big name

Mr. Rumsfield

1/14/21 3:21pm

Ya players didn’t always understand the power they held, but they do now

PHXSUNS31

1/14/21 3:23pm

I don’t NBA history well enough to know how true that is.

violetjazz

1/14/21 3:24pm

I have no problem with players doing what they can to control their destiny.

CrashMcLarson

1/14/21 3:30pm

Totally agreed, I don't fault that aspect of it and I would do the same. It's

Mr. Rumsfield

1/14/21 3:42pm

But players sign these contracts and the teams trade them 1 year later

PHXSUNS31

1/14/21 3:49pm

That’s a fair point

Mr. Rumsfield

1/14/21 3:57pm

You can add a trade kicker to the contract you negotiate.

azframer

1/14/21 4:02pm

I’m ok with requesting trades. Owners need to man up and fine them if they stop

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