Historical Implications of the Chris Paul Vetoed Trade
In December 2011, the National Basketball Association would experience a shift in power that would have lasting implications. The Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, and the NBA then owned New Orleans Hornets would agree in principle to a three-team trade that would send future Hall of Famer, Chris Paul to the Lakers for other valuable assets. Former NBA Commissioner, David Stern, nixed the trade citing “Basketball Reasons” has his explanation. The vetoed trade would go down in the history of the league has one of the most controversial deals of all time. The stymied trade has produced many “what ifs” among NBA fans and writers. The vetoing of the three-team deal should have not occurred
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Many believe that Stern may have acted in a conflict of interest in overstepping this boundary. NBA Insider, Ken Berger of CBS Sports, explains that “the reverberations for the four franchises directly involved and several others that were on the periphery are still echoing more than two years later” (Berger). A week after Commissioner Stern vetoed the deal, he would accept a less lucrative deal with the Los Angeles Clippers on behalf of the Clippers (Berger). Tony Manfred of Business Insider, reported that Commissioner Stern was greatly influenced to veto the trade by other owners who thought the initial would unfairly shift the leagues competitive balance. The initial trade included NBA All-Stars Goran Dragic, Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom and a potential 1st round draft pick. As opposed to the deal Commissioner Stern accepted on the New Orleans Hornets behalf, which included no future All-Stars at all (Manfred). As a result of the Chris Paul trade not being approved, the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Hornets would fail to have successful seasons afterwards. With the acquisition of Chris Paul the Lakers would have been a much more attractive spot for potential free agents, exclaims Arash Markazi of ESPN Los Angeles. The supposed beneficiary in the whole deal, the New Orleans Hornets, have yet to make the playoffs since the controversial trade and only one player received in the deal still remains on the current roster
“It was the best, worst thing to happen to me.” claims Ian Keith Tyson of his military career. Mr. Tyson is a veteran Marine who served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom (later renamed Operation New Dawn) and the war in Afghanistan from the years 2009-2011. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 31st,1985, he eventually enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 24. After interviewing with each individual branch, he decided that the Marines simply fit. This was a decision that would permanently alter his life, for the better.
more calls in their favor i.e. more trips to the free throw line and less foul calls against these players. The end results of this treatment of favorite players would be more points per games, greater stats, winning more games, winning championships and more endorsements with greater financial gain. The adverse effect would occur for the least favorite players, this institutionally allowed bias would and can affect the lives and futures of players by depriving the players of the NBA the right to determine their individual success or failure according to their athletic efforts and skills. Fifth issue: The NBA facing fines and penalties from the federal government. Tim Donaghy’s actions were in connection with organized crime and if the FBI
In the end I believe the NBA commissioner Adam Silver made the right decision on banning and fining Donald Sterling. This shows his leadership skills and shows that he will not tolerate anything that could jeopardize the league and its players.
Business deals happen every day; Contracts expire, renew, and are negotiated without the public knowing for many large corporations and even sporting leagues. However, some contract changes cannot escape the media’s attention. The National Football League (NFL) is facing an expiration of its Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) (NFL Lockout Now One Month Old). Currently, the agreement has expired and NFL team owners have selfishly chosen to “lock” the players out. The term lockout means that the players are essentially not allowed to participate in any team activities or duties until the owner’s rescind this lockout. While many believe this is simply a battle between team owners and a player union, it can only appear to most as a selfish act of the NFL owners trying to rich, greedy men in expensive suits, and the only people they are hurting, are the fans of football.
"Article X, Player Eligibility and NBA Draft." National Basketball Players Association, 27 Feb. 2008. Web. 17 Apr. 2014
In the following paper, we will briefly summarize the case study analysis of the “Power Play for Howard.” Additionally, the team will evaluate the benefits (tangible and intangible), costs, and risks associated with negotiating Juwan Howard’s free agent contract from the perspective of Juwan Howard and both teams’ general managers.
Basketball Needs to Be Fixed Professional and college basketball have become very popular in the hearts and minds of many Americans. Millions of dollars a year are spent on apparel, tickets, and television, all generated by people's love for basketball. But in the last couple of years, both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and college basketball have lost a substantial amount of their competition and have received much criticism for it. At the heart of this problem is a single cause, greed. The game of basketball has become all about money, instead of the game and its fans.
New entrants into this industry are unusual since NBA League approval and a sharp franchise fee stand in the way of potential new team owners. Moreover, attempting to deceive the NBA would put the following difficulties into an entrepreneur’s path are: massive capital costs, lack of brand reputation, lack of TV revenue, and steep competition for talent. Extension teams occasionally do get approval, like the Charlotte Bobcats founded in 2004. Though, the competition that so many different industries face from new entrants is practically non-existent in professional basketball.
Allowing zone is indefensible for the NBA. The Washington Times. 2001. Web. 10 December 2013. www.washingtontimes.com
“Sports do not build character…. They reveal it” (John Wooden). This quote by the UCLA coaching legend, John Wooden, best describe LeBron James and particularly in the 2010 off season. There was month of speculation about this event that was going to become a nationwide headline. The decision of whether the number one basketball player in the country would stay in his home town of Cleveland or opt out to go to another team such as the Chicago Bulls or the Miami Heat. This type of programming wasn’t necessary at all because every off season, there are hundreds of transactions made throughout the league, and sports programs, such as ESPN, made the NBA look like it revolved around LeBron. After “the decision” was made, a lot of criticism followed around LeBron because he left his hometown to chase a championship and because of the show itself. In an article to ABC News, ...
In recent years, the NBA and “trouble” seem to have become synonymous. In the past year alone, some of the biggest names in basketball have had run-ins with the law. To try to avoid this trouble the National Basketball Association started the NBA rookie transition program ("The problem," 2012). This training program serves to provide knowledge of what players can expect while playing in the NBA and how to balance the pressures and demands that come with their chosen career ("The problem," 2012). The program is cited as only having “modest success” and Harry Edwards, a noted sports psychologist and advisor in Oakland, California said, “I think they ought to send players to those courses every year, every season. It should be like renewing your driver’s license and driving test” ("The problem," 2012). No one disagrees that many professional athletes have problems that are not being resolved, and that reflect negatively on the whole league. NBA players are referred to as “high maintenance” by sports agents and the media. “Basketball players start getting pampered very young” says sports agent, Peter Schaffer. “Twelve and 13-year-olds are being brought to training camps, they get free shoes, they’re deemed to be special at an early age” ("The problem," 2012). The $475,000 rookie minimum is more than 10 times the starting salary for a college graduate and rookies are typically in their early 20’s ("The problem," 2012). Over the last decade, high salaries have had a variety of negative effects on NBA players including, the way the law is viewed, bankruptcy, family values, and production. Sometimes, these things ruin their career, or more accurately the way they earn a living.
As a result, Adam Silver, commissioner of the NBA, banned Donald Sterling for life. Sterling could not attend nor participate in any NBA related activities, and he was forced to sell his franchise.... ... middle of paper ... ...
in the league agrees to the rules set by the NBA from the beginning. The rules
Despite reports to the contrary the Los Angeles Lakers had a productive off-season. The desire and effort to improve is evident. The Lakers were ridiculed for having money to spend and not landing one of the top free agents on the market. As a matter of fact the list of top available free agents read LaMarcus Aldridge, Demarcus Cousins, DeAndre Jordan, Kevin Love, Jimmy Butler, David West, Draymond Green and Paul Pierce among others. All of these NBA veterans are talented players that would make an impact on any team, but with all due respect none of them are what you would call landscape changing additions. To put it differently by having this player on your team makes your team a championship contender. The Lakers were able to secure the services of the law firm of Hibbert, Williams & Bass. The additions are far
But he was disappointed by the behaviour and poor attitudes of his players. Then he decided to impose some strict rules on his team members in terms of contract and tell them about his clear expectation from his team like maintain the GPA of (2.3), dress code, attending classes regularly, seat in front bench of the class and respectful behaviour towards your team and Coach because he also call his team members as “Sir”, and he requires them to do the same. Also encourage a team ethic by telling them not to use the “N” word because it’s an insulting word for him. Ken Carter ensures that contract is signed by his t...