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Cool! Euros are just as "greedy" as Americans!!!

Cheesy Texan | 06/20/08, 06:42 AM

Good post, CT.

I don't think there was ever any doubt that they were. Euros play at being above all of the things that they criticise Americans for. Truth is, they have the same faults we do as humans. Greed being one of them.

realcrusader | 06/20/08, 06:50 AM

A little over a half-million dollars as opposed to $5-6 million a year? Uh, that's not greedy, that's common sense.

arejaydub Sept. 13,'08 | 06/20/08, 07:09 AM

Oh, I understand the business side of it. No problem there. It IS a smart move for him, financially speaking.

realcrusader | 06/20/08, 07:54 AM

A little over a half-million dollars as opposed to $5-6 million a year? Uh, that's not greedy, that's common sense.

arejaydub | 06/20/08, 07:09 AM
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QFT

notbychoice | 06/20/08, 08:05 AM

even if finances weren't as skewed on this deal, i mean i would take roughly the same salary to go back overseas and play rather than play on the horrid memphis team. even all the memphis bbq in the world couldn't convince me to stay.

BruceLeeRoy | 06/20/08, 08:17 AM

Wow, this could be the start of new trend with the europe's top bball talent. if a euro club can drop that much $$ on this guy. just think what they can offer someone that is a true nba star or star recruit.
but the nba shouldn't get too worried just yet, i liken it to the situation with rocket ismail taking the loot to play in CFL vs the NFL when he first came out of college or herchel walker taking the loot to play in the USFL vs the NFL. but eventually the top talent guys want to play against the best in the world which is the NBA.

Al_Cheese | 06/20/08, 08:41 AM

He only came to Memphis because he wanted to play with Pau. Pau's gone so it doesn't surprise me that he's gone.

J. HOVA: BROOKLYN'S OWN | 06/20/08, 08:49 AM

Can't blame him for getting outta town. His best bud was traded to L.A. for a ham sandwich.

Mempho | 06/20/08, 09:42 AM

It was a no brainer at that point...
His best bud was traded away for nothing, Iavaroni didn't give him enough playing time. He was playing as a 2 when actually he's a point guard.
He's gonna be one of the best paid player in Europe, he gets to play for his hometown and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Oh and I almost forgot, it's a great ballclub which is looking forward to bounce back and win the Euroleague.
Too bad, another European who has to leave because he didn't have the chance to play for a team that fit with his skills and type of game...

Aymeric | 06/20/08, 10:12 AM

A little over a half-million dollars as opposed to $5-6 million a year? Uh, that's not greedy, that's common sense.
arejaydub | 06/20/08, 07:09 AM
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Although it hurts to agree with a Cletic fan, after the butt kicking we just took; but, you are definitely on point.

Jabril1217 | 06/20/08, 10:18 AM

But if he stayed and played well, he could have gotten traded to the Lakers for a box of toothpicks and a warm cup of coffee

TenRingsSTL | 06/20/08, 11:20 AM

If someone is willing to pay you 10 times your current salary to leave Memphis, it's a no-brainer.

Hllywd: Old Schoolin' | 06/20/08, 11:58 AM

He's also going home. 10 times his current salary to go back to your old stomping ground is not greed; it's a wish come true.

pencilneckgeek | 06/20/08, 01:00 PM

Seems to me that all Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol prove every year in the playoffs is that the Euro's are too soft to be counted on as primary players. Even the Euro legend, Toni Kucoc, was nothing more than, at best, the third option for the Bulls as a role player. They just seem to lack mental and physical toughness and an inside game. Will be interesting to see whether GM's change how they rate Gallinari based upon Gasol this year.

NYFan | 06/20/08, 01:18 PM

money talks aye!

the dEE of dees | 06/20/08, 04:10 PM

A bidding war for top talent comng out of college would be interesting

Petey024 | 06/20/08, 04:11 PM

Greedy? He's SMART. Tell me you wouldn't go to another country to play for 5-6 million Euros as apposed to $500K. Or the fact that FC Barca is a much better team. Plus, the Euro is stronger which means compared to our weak dollar, it is even more lucrative!!!

Riddy | 06/20/08, 05:47 PM

who cares about this guy?

leavekobealone | 06/20/08, 06:34 PM

Do you blame the guy for bolting and organization not committed to winning. They are a waste of the league and should be closed for business

cusefan21 | 06/21/08, 01:41 AM