I think that NBA players are smarter than you give them credit for. If not, then their agents certainly are.

 

Do you understand how NBA salaries work?

I agree on all counts, but professional players love to play in big media markets like NYC, Chicago, and LA. Not because of the coach but because of the income potential - which is what I have been saying about NBA players.

 

So if Cal went to Cleveland you don't think Anthony Davis, Lebron, Wall, Cousins, Randle, Young, Bledsoe, Harrisons, MKG, etc wouldn't explore the possibility of playing for Cal in Cleveland?

So if Cal went to Cleveland you don't think Anthony Davis, Lebron, Wall, Cousins, Randle, Young, Bledsoe, Harrisons, MKG, etc wouldn't explore the possibility of playing for Cal in Cleveland?

 

Yes they would.

Yes they would.

 

I think so too. Especially with WWW in the background.

I think so too. Especially with WWW in the background.

 

Agree. NBA is not like MLB or NFL, their contracts are limited so the coach does make a difference on where they go.

I think so too. Especially with WWW in the background.

 

I wonder how the NBA would really handle something like that though. I could see them dropping the hammer on it pretty hard. Not saying that they would, just saying that I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up doing so.

Do you understand how NBA salaries work?

I understand how endorsement deals work. Star players have many more lucrative endorsement opportunities in large media markets. Do you understand how endorsements work?

So if Cal went to Cleveland you don't think Anthony Davis, Lebron, Wall, Cousins, Randle, Young, Bledsoe, Harrisons, MKG, etc wouldn't explore the possibility of playing for Cal in Cleveland?

Given the choice of playing for a coach with a mediocre NBA record versus a proven NBA coach in one of the big media markets (and the superior endorsement opportunities), what would you do?

 

If Lebron decides to return to Cleveland, he will do so with or without Calipari there. I see no reason to suspect that Wall would eagerly move from here to Cleveland, regardless of who is coaching the Cavs.

Given the choice of playing for a coach with a mediocre NBA record versus a proven NBA coach in one of the big media markets (and the superior endorsement opportunities), what would you do?

 

If Lebron decides to return to Cleveland, he will do so with or without Calipari there. I see no reason to suspect that Wall would eagerly move from here to Cleveland, regardless of who is coaching the Cavs.

 

Like when LeBron went to play for Eric Spoelstra???

Like when LeBron went to play for Eric Spoelstra???

Eric Spoelstra led the Heat to the playoffs in his first season as head coach. The team had finished with a league worst 15-67 record the previous season. The Heat also went to the playoffs in Spoelstra's second season. Miami signed James and Bosh before Spoelstra's third season. How does that compare to Calipari's NBA credentials?

Eric Spoelstra led the Heat to the playoffs in his first season as head coach. The team had finished with a league worst 15-67 record the previous season. The Heat also went to the playoffs in Spoelstra's second season. Miami signed James and Bosh before Spoelstra's third season. How does that compare to Calipari's NBA credentials?

 

Cal went to the playoffs in his 2nd season with a roster that didn't have a HOF talent in his prime headlining the roster. And that 15-67 Heat team was coached by a legend. Probably retired because players wouldn't want to come play for him anymore. :lol2:

 

Spoelstra had two average seasons and was bounced in the 1st round of both before Bron came aboard. He was also deemed in over his head for most of that 3rd season when the Heat didn't live up to the lofty expectations...

I understand how endorsement deals work. Star players have many more lucrative endorsement opportunities in large media markets. Do you understand how endorsements work?

 

Yeah. Your endorsement deals are likely a result of how good your agent is and not your location. Your star power helps as well. Lebron has been #1 in endorsements since he began his career in Cleveland.

 

Shoe money is also another aspect of their money as well.

Like when LeBron went to play for Eric Spoelstra???

 

Uh oh, here comes those pesky things we call facts.

Cal went to the playoffs in his 2nd season with a roster that didn't have a HOF talent in his prime headlining the roster. And that 15-67 Heat team was coached by a legend. Probably retired because players wouldn't want to come play for him anymore. :lol2:

 

Spoelstra had two average seasons and was bounced in the 1st round of both before Bron came aboard. He was also deemed in over his head for most of that 3rd season when the Heat didn't live up to the lofty expectations...

 

Yeah, that was when Lebron shoulder bumped him on the way the huddle. I remember that.

Cal went to the playoffs in his 2nd season with a roster that didn't have a HOF talent in his prime headlining the roster. And that 15-67 Heat team was coached by a legend. Probably retired because players wouldn't want to come play for him anymore. :lol2:

 

Spoelstra had two average seasons and was bounced in the 1st round of both before Bron came aboard. He was also deemed in over his head for most of that 3rd season when the Heat didn't live up to the lofty expectations...

So, you dismiss the +28 game turnaround performance that Spoelstra delivered in his rookie season and make excuses for Calipari's 39% winning percentage and firing after less than 2-1/2 seasons.

 

The Nets' record during the 95-96 season was 30-52. In Calipari's first season, the Nets won only 26 games.

 

Make all the excuses for Calipari that you want, but the Nets made the right decision when they cut him loose and Miami made a good call with Spoelstra.