*While the NBA lockout was a surprise to most of us, it wasn’t for those in the organization.
Billy Hunter (pictured below), executive director of the NBA said the lockout was expected.
“We spent three years preparing these guys for this,” he tells Lance Pugmire of the Los Angeles Times. “I’m convinced they’ll hang in there, that they’ll stay the course for the year if that’s what it takes.”
He added that he hasn’t heard any of the players complain about their finances. Actually, Kobe Bryant offered over some of his revenue to help others get through the hardship.
“Kobe has volunteered to do that in the event others need, he and others are prepared to loan money if necessary,” Hunter said.
Further, he added that fans should be on the players’ side because Hunter thinks fans should side with the players because “we have some of the same issues now that so many individuals in this country experience. Of course, the difference is the pay scale. But the system we operate under is pay for performance. These players are the widgets. They’re replaceable. They face competition for their jobs. They do endure injuries, their bodies take a toll. The back end of some of their lives will be difficult.”
Shiiiiiit…when it comes to loaning money – with anybody, our folk in particular – you’re better off just giving it away if you can or not giving it at all…it’s sad how funny muhf*ckas can act when it comes time to pay it back. Excuse my language but obviously I’ve had my share of experiences.
LOL!! Please Kobe get a promisorry note and do it legal you might have to take somebody to court to get that money back for real!!!! People will do you I learned a hard lesson in that and I’m still trying to get part of money back I loaned last year and I had a contract that she signed!!!!!! Hope she is reading this you know who you are!
that is so funny but so true and so many of us experience this very trying issue! hope you get your money in the near future! GOOD LUCK
that”s a nice thing for you to do KOBE, obviously you are smart with your finances, maybe if you offer the assistance, let them know how to handle theirs. can you imagine being a young person recieving more money than you have ever had. and taking that money investing some with keen advice. and living with your mom for a couple of years while solely concentrating on your ball skills, you guys should be able to live well the rest of your life very well! You dont have to keep up with the image of a nba player , while going broke! BE SMART LIVE WELL, BUT SMART. Dont let the media know who recieves assistance , you know how they do it! This is very generous of Kobe and others , and a old cultural way of helping your own that has truely vanished! GOD BLESS AND GOOD LUCK DURING THIS LOCK OUT! TO MY FAVORITE ACTIVE PLAYER, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND CONTINUING SUCCESS ON THE COURT AND OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!